USGS data confirms zero magnitude 6.5 or greater earthquakes worldwide from April 27 through April 30, anchoring the 71% trader consensus for none by May 3, with three days remaining in the window. This reflects historical baselines from long-term catalogs showing roughly 20-35 such events annually—about 0.4-0.7 per week—yielding high Poisson-distributed odds for zero in any given period absent clustering. The most recent notable activity was a M6.1 offshore Japan on April 26, below threshold and presaging no major aftershock sequence per current monitoring. Global seismic networks detect no elevated strain, swarms, or volcanic unrest in high-risk zones like the Ring of Fire. Traders await real-time USGS feeds for any shifts, though subdued patterns favor the quiet outcome.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedHow many 6.5 or above earthquakes April 27 - May 3?
How many 6.5 or above earthquakes April 27 - May 3?
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The resolution source for this market is the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program (https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/browse/significant.php#sigdef).
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 May 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, 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 date, 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: Apr 24, 2026, 6:19 PM ET
Resolver
0x69c47De9D...The resolution source for this market is the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program (https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/browse/significant.php#sigdef).
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 May 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, 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 date, 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.
Resolver
0x69c47De9D...USGS data confirms zero magnitude 6.5 or greater earthquakes worldwide from April 27 through April 30, anchoring the 71% trader consensus for none by May 3, with three days remaining in the window. This reflects historical baselines from long-term catalogs showing roughly 20-35 such events annually—about 0.4-0.7 per week—yielding high Poisson-distributed odds for zero in any given period absent clustering. The most recent notable activity was a M6.1 offshore Japan on April 26, below threshold and presaging no major aftershock sequence per current monitoring. Global seismic networks detect no elevated strain, swarms, or volcanic unrest in high-risk zones like the Ring of Fire. Traders await real-time USGS feeds for any shifts, though subdued patterns favor the quiet outcome.
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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