[Dataset] Global physics-based database of injection-induced seismicity

We present a comprehensive, publicly accessible database of injection-induced seismicity. The database is sourced from a comprehensive review of more than 500 published documents and contains information for 158 cases of induced earthquakes from around the world. The collected earthquakes are associated with a variety of geoenergy applications, which can be broadly categorized into geologic gas storage, geothermal energy development, shale gas fracturing, research projects and wastewater disposal. The compilation comprises more than 70 variables, including general project information, host rock properties, ‎in situ site characteristics, fault attributes, operational parameters, and recorded seismicity data (both overall seismic activities and the largest event sequence). The developed database opens up opportunities for improved understanding of the causative mechanisms of injection-induced seismicity and advancing on seismic hazard forecasting and mitigation.

The database and its accompanying files are as follows: GEoREST_database_Readme (.txt): provides an overview of the database goals and content, sharing/accessing information and methodologies used to develop the database. GEoREST_induced_seismicity_database_v20.11.2022 (.xlsx): database in a single Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. GEoREST_induced_seismicity_database_v20.11.2022 (.csv): database in ‎.csv format, considered as a standard machine-readable format for direct implementation of data in model developments. GEoREST_database_bibliography_v20.11.2022 (.docx): provides the full list of references used to collect data included in the database. GEoREST_database_dictionary_v20.11.2022 (.docx): presents unified, self-explanatory acronyms together with concise definitions for all variables included in the database.