Earthquakes will fall outside eight to ten magnitude 7.0 events in 2026

The worldwide total will fall outside the range of 8 to 10 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 or higher between January 1 and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. The USGS Earthquake Hazards Program will show a final count on its 2026 significant events page that is either below eight or above ten, and listed…