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Oklahoma put restrictions in place after earthquakes threatened critical infrastructure.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009–19_Oklahoma_earthquake_sw...

I believe the Netherlands is phasing out its industry because of concerns. I also recall reading about problems in China as they begin trying to frack.

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In the north of the Netherlands (province of Groningen, location of Europe's largest gas field) earthquakes caused by gas extraction have caused widespread damage to homes and infrastructure. The government - pressured by inhabitants - decided to significantly cut back production of the field, and will close the field entirely in 2030.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groningen_gas_field

The Netherlands is phasing out natural gas due to actual earthquakes in the lower magnitudes. Because it's a location where natural earthquakes normally don't take place, there is a risk of collapsing houses with all possible consequences.

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