TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$134,145,987
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,441,166,947
406,422
Markets across
30,383
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,688
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Sep 20, 3:29 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks whether a significant earthquake will occur on a specific date, measured by the severity of seismic activity reported by a leading geological authority. It focuses on the potential impact of natural disasters and helps assess preparedness and response strategies for such events.
The event determines whether the highest magnitude earthquake reported worldwide by the USGS on September 20, 2026, between midnight and 23:59:59 UTC, meets or exceeds specified thresholds ranging from 5.2 to 7.0. Settlement relies on the USGS-reported magnitude at expiration, with moment magnitude (Mw) taking precedence. If multiple earthquakes share the highest magnitude, all qualify. Delays may occur if USGS ComCat data is unavailable at expiration. Each threshold represents a distinct outcome, with higher thresholds indicating more severe seismic activity.