Epicenter hypothesis test March to June 2026

EPICENTER LOCATION HYPOTHESIS – PROSPECTIVE TEST (March–June 2026) In parallel with my ongoing earthquake timing prediction test, I am evaluating an Epicenter Location Hypothesis using all major earthquakes of magnitude 6.0 and above, at any depth, worldwide, as reported in the USGS earthquake catalog. Hypothesis: Major earthquakes tend to occur when the epicentral region is close to one of the following positions relative to the Sun or Moon: • Zenith (directly overhead) • Nadir (opposite side of Earth) • Rising • Setting Scoring System (defined before analysis): A. Zenith / Nadir Criterion Angular distance from exact Zenith or Nadir: • Within ±10° = +5 marks • Within ±15° = +3 marks • Within ±20° = +1 mark • Beyond ±20° = -1 mark B. Rising / Setting Criterion Difference from exact rise/set time: • Within ±30 minutes = +5 marks • Within ±45 minutes = +3 marks • Within ±60 minutes = +1 mark • Beyond ±60 minutes = -1 mark For each earthquake, all Sun and Moon conditions are examined. However, only the highest score obtained is counted. The maximum score per earthquake is therefore +5, since it is one earthquake event, not multiple events. The scoring criteria have been fixed before completion of the study to avoid retrospective bias. Results for the March–June 2026 period will be compiled and published after completion of the analysis.