3 ms·Fracking is believed to be a major source of (minor) earthquakes. This article didn't even mention it.by SeanLuke 2y agoFracking is believed to be a major source of (minor) earthquakes. This article didn't even mention it.goda90 2y agoIt seems the fracking wastewater disposal is considered the bigger source to be specific: https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/does-fracking-cause-earthquakes https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/does-fracking-cause-earthquakesmsrenee 2y agoIt probably wasn't the cause in 1811.