Did A Gold Mine Cause A Record Breaking Earthquake in Australia?

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Orange, New South Wales in April 2026, becoming the largest recorded in the Cadia region in years. This unusually shallow earthquake was felt up to 300 km away, raising serious questions about whether mining at Cadia Valley Operations may have triggered the event. This video explores the science behind shallow earthquakes, fault reactivation, and how large-scale gold mining operations can redistribute stress in the Earth’s crust. Was this earthquake purely natural, or could human activity have played a role? Dive into Australian geology, seismic activity in NSW, and the real mechanics behind mining-induced earthquakes.