Climate and Weather Polymarket August 31, 2026
Global Seismic Activity: Will There Be Zero Major Earthquakes?
How many 6.5 or above earthquakes worldwide August 24 - August 30?
Polymarket prices this 0 at 98%. The reporting broadly agrees.
The global community is monitoring seismic events this week, specifically whether there will be zero earthquakes of magnitude 6.5 or higher recorded between August 24 and August 30. This period is a standard observation window for seismic activity, with experts and the public keenly aware of the potential for significant geological events. While recent news has focused on localized disasters like the Nepal-China flood and Spokane area fires, these reports do not indicate major global seismic shifts relevant to this specific magnitude threshold. The likelihood of no such major quakes occurring is seen as high, with traders putting the probability of zero such events at 98%, a figure that has moved +52.5 pts over the past week.
Background
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program is the definitive source for tracking seismic activity worldwide. Geologists continuously monitor the Earth's crust for tremors and quakes, categorizing them by magnitude. Earthquakes of magnitude 6.5 or higher are considered significant events, capable of causing widespread damage if they occur near populated areas. The specific question being observed is whether the USGS will record exactly zero such earthquakes within the defined one-week timeframe.
The precedent
- The USGS records thousands of earthquakes globally each year, but only a fraction are above magnitude 6.5.
- On average, there are approximately 15 to 20 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 or greater worldwide annually, and about 130 earthquakes between magnitude 6.0 and 6.9.
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What to watch
The resolution of this specific inquiry hinges entirely on the final data released by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program for the period ending August 30, 2026. Any recorded earthquake of magnitude 6.5 or higher during this timeframe would alter the current expectation of zero major events. Observers will be checking the official USGS search portal for updates.
The numbers behind this
Polymarket prices this 0 at 98%.
24h +5.5 pts 7d +52.5 pts
$46.5K traded · $36.3K in the last day · $2.8K resting liquidity · $2.5K open interest
Resolves on: This market will resolve according to the total number of earthquakes with a magnitude of 6.5 or higher that occur anywhere on Earth between August 24, 2026, 12:00 AM ET and August 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. The resolution source for this market is the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program, with the minimum magnitude set to 6.5 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…
Pricing Polymarket 98%
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
How many 6.5 or above earthquakes worldwide August 24 - August 30?
Polymarket prices this 0 at 98%. The reporting broadly agrees.
When does this market resolve?
This market resolves on: This market will resolve according to the total number of earthquakes with a magnitude of 6.5 or higher that occur anywhere on Earth between August 24, 2026, 12:00 AM ET and August 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. The resolution source for this market is the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program, with the minimum magnitude set to 6.5 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…
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