Global seismicity follows a stable Gutenberg-Richter distribution, with roughly 1,300–1,900 magnitude 5.0–5.9 events and 120–150 magnitude 6+ events recorded annually by the USGS, implying a typical weekly total of 10–15 magnitude 5.5+ earthquakes worldwide. Trader probabilities cluster around 7–13 because the August 15, 2026 magnitude 7.7 Flores mainshock and its 1,500+ aftershocks (including dozens above 5.0) remain elevated but are decaying; additional contributions could arise from ongoing sequences near Indonesia or unrelated events along major subduction zones. Outcomes below 7 would require rapid aftershock decay and no new magnitude 6+ mainshocks, while totals above 13 hinge on fresh large ruptures or prolonged aftershock productivity before the week closes. USGS monitoring and model updates through August 30 will refine these ranges in real time.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedHow many 5.5 or above earthquakes worldwide August 24 - August 30?
≤6 22%
more than 13 16%
9 15%
10 12%
≤6
22%
7
8%
8
11%
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15%
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12%
11
9%
12
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13
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more than 13
16%
≤6 22%
more than 13 16%
9 15%
10 12%
≤6
22%
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8%
8
11%
9
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10
12%
11
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The resolution source for this market is the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program, with the minimum magnitude set to 5.5 and the date parameters set to the relevant dates for this market's timeframe (https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/search/).
If an earthquake of substantial size has occurred within this market's timeframe but not yet appeared on the resolution source, this market may remain open until 48 hours after the market's closing time, or until the earthquake in question otherwise appears on the resolution source. If such an earthquake has not appeared on the resolution source by that time, another credible resolution source will be used.
This market may not resolve until the timeframe of this market has concluded. If a qualifying earthquake has been recorded on the final day, this market may remain open for 24 hours to allow for revisions to the recorded magnitude. After 24 hours, this market will resolve according to the latest provided data.
Market Opened: Aug 21, 2026, 10:48 AM ET
Resolution Source
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/search/Resolver
0x69c47De9D...The resolution source for this market is the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program, with the minimum magnitude set to 5.5 and the date parameters set to the relevant dates for this market's timeframe (https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/search/).
If an earthquake of substantial size has occurred within this market's timeframe but not yet appeared on the resolution source, this market may remain open until 48 hours after the market's closing time, or until the earthquake in question otherwise appears on the resolution source. If such an earthquake has not appeared on the resolution source by that time, another credible resolution source will be used.
This market may not resolve until the timeframe of this market has concluded. If a qualifying earthquake has been recorded on the final day, this market may remain open for 24 hours to allow for revisions to the recorded magnitude. After 24 hours, this market will resolve according to the latest provided data.
Resolution Source
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/search/Resolver
0x69c47De9D...Global seismicity follows a stable Gutenberg-Richter distribution, with roughly 1,300–1,900 magnitude 5.0–5.9 events and 120–150 magnitude 6+ events recorded annually by the USGS, implying a typical weekly total of 10–15 magnitude 5.5+ earthquakes worldwide. Trader probabilities cluster around 7–13 because the August 15, 2026 magnitude 7.7 Flores mainshock and its 1,500+ aftershocks (including dozens above 5.0) remain elevated but are decaying; additional contributions could arise from ongoing sequences near Indonesia or unrelated events along major subduction zones. Outcomes below 7 would require rapid aftershock decay and no new magnitude 6+ mainshocks, while totals above 13 hinge on fresh large ruptures or prolonged aftershock productivity before the week closes. USGS monitoring and model updates through August 30 will refine these ranges in real time.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
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