The Future of Seismic Monitoring in Australia and New Zealand with Kinemetrics
- Jeremy Monteath
- Dec 16, 2025
- 3 min read
For more than fifty years, Kinemetrics has been at the forefront of seismic and structural monitoring. As the representatives for Australia and New Zealand, we are glad to make this trusted technology available to the people who rely on accurate information every day, whether they work in government, research, engineering, critical infrastructure, or energy.
A Legacy of Innovation
Since 1969, Kinemetrics has helped shape the way the world understands and measures earthquakes. Many of the tools and methods used in modern seismic networks began with their work, and their instruments are still known for their accuracy and reliability in the toughest conditions.
Over time, Kinemetrics has grown from building individual sensors to creating full monitoring platforms that support operators before, during, and after major events. Their systems are used to protect some of the most recognisable structures in the world, such as the Burj Khalifa, the Statue of Liberty, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Parthenon, the Taj Mahal, and the Sphinx. Their technology has even been part of NASA’s InSight mission on Mars.
Global Reach, Local Presence
Kinemetrics supports customers across more than thirty countries through a network of trained representatives. Seismic Asia Pacific is proud to be the partner for Australia and New Zealand, providing direct access to the entire Kinemetrics portfolio along with local service, project support, and integration expertise.
Kinemetrics manufactures its sensors in Switzerland and designs its systems in California. The company also works closely with leading research institutions to maintain a clear path of innovation for the decades ahead.
The Open Systems and Services Division
A major strength of Kinemetrics is the Open Systems and Services Division. This group of geoscience specialists, engineers, and technologists delivers installation, operation, maintenance, and training for seismic and structural monitoring systems worldwide.
The OSS Division maintains some of the highest data return rates in the industry, often exceeding 99 percent across national and regional networks. They also operate a dedicated data center for health monitoring, system uptime, and quality control. Customers can rely on consistent, accurate information to support fast and informed decision making.
Complete Platform Solutions
Kinemetrics has created a suite of specialised platforms tailored to the unique demands of energy, civil, commercial, and research sectors.
A comprehensive environmental and seismic monitoring platform designed for critical infrastructure and scientific networks.
A bridge management solution that provides real time insight before, during, and after events, allowing operators to understand structural response and prioritise inspections.
A dam management platform that supports operators with live structural intelligence and post event damage assessment tools.
A dedicated response platform for LNG facilities that removes uncertainty during an emergency and improves the safety and continuity of plant operations.
An earthquake business continuity system for buildings, campuses, and smart cities that supports rapid decision making, early warning, and resilience planning.
Proven Experience Across the World
Few companies can match the depth of Kinemetrics project experience. Their systems are used in:
• National seismic networks across Europe, Asia, the United States, Canada, Africa, and the Middle East
• LNG facilities in the United States, Puerto Rico, Indonesia, Taiwan, Chile, and Australia
• More than one hundred nuclear power plants across the world
• Major bridges including the Golden Gate Bridge, the Millau Viaduct, the Humber Bridge, and the Vincent Thomas Bridge
• Some of the world’s most significant dams including Hoover Dam, Folsom Dam, Bakun Dam, and Calaveras Dam
These projects show a proven record of long term reliability in environments where data quality can directly influence public safety.
Our region in ANZ faces unique geological and structural challenges. From active seismic zones to aging civil infrastructure, the need for accurate and dependable monitoring technology continues to grow. Kinemetrics gives operators the assurance that their data is correct, their systems are reliable, and their decisions are informed by the highest standard of instrumentation available.
A Partnership Built for Long Term Resilience
As Australia and New Zealand look for better ways to protect their communities and their infrastructure, we are glad to support that effort with reliable seismic and structural monitoring technology. Our role is simply to help people get the information they need to prepare well, respond well, and stay safe.
Kinemetrics has spent more than fifty years building tools that the world trusts in some of its most important places. We are proud to make that experience available here in our region and to work alongside the people who look after our bridges, dams, buildings, energy sites, and public spaces. Our aim is to help create safer and more resilient communities across Australia and New Zealand.
