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Induced Seismicity in the Australian context: what you need to know | Australian Energy Producers

Written by Australian Energy Producers | 02 October 2025

The claim of induced seismicity has prompted discussion on the safety of hydraulic fracturing, but repeated investigations have found this issue not to be a significant concern in Australia.

This fact sheet investigates the available science and experience in Australia, where hydraulic fracturing has been used in onshore production for more than 50 years.