GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -As it turns out, quake prediction is notoriously difficult. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) FAQ page even states that “neither the USGS nor any other scientists have ever predicted a major earthquake” and that they do not expect to know how to predict earthquakes in the foreseeable future.

Detailed explanation-2: -No. Neither the USGS nor any other scientists have ever predicted a major earthquake. We do not know how, and we do not expect to know how any time in the foreseeable future.

Detailed explanation-3: -Others have been trying to use minute ripples in the Earth’s gravity that can occur before a quake. But despite all these claims, none have been able to successfully predict where and when an earthquake will occur before it happens.

Detailed explanation-4: -Earthquakes cannot be predicted in advance because there is no instrument invented to detect earthquakes in advance.

Detailed explanation-5: -Several methods have been tested in the effort to learn how to predict earthquakes. Among the more serious methods which have been examined are seismicity changes, changes in seismic wave speed, electrical changes, and groundwater changes. “Seismicity changes” is really a fancy way of saying “foreshocks”.