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New Map Reveals Global Earthquake Risk Areas

11/18/2025

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A world map shows Earth's crust stress levels and areas at risk of failure, compiled by GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences and The University of Queensland.
The map tracks maximum horizontal stress (SHmax) using borehole and seismic data, with more than 100,000 entries.
Researchers warn that fluid injection and other human activities can trigger earthquakes.
Open data supports safer drilling and storage, with future updates increasing density and regional testing.

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Story summary

A world map shows Earth's crust stress levels and areas at risk of failure, compiled by GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences and The University of Queensland.
The map tracks maximum horizontal stress (SHmax) using borehole and seismic data, with more than 100,000 entries.
Researchers warn that fluid injection and other human activities can trigger earthquakes.
Open data supports safer drilling and storage, with future updates increasing density and regional testing.