New AI Algorithm Predicts Earthquakes in China With 70% Accuracy - Researchers Aim to Expand System for Universal Quake Forecasting

Researchers developed an AI algorithm that predicted 70% of earthquakes in China a week before they occurred during a 7-month trial period.

The AI uses machine learning and statistical features based on the physics of earthquakes to make its predictions.

The researchers want to expand the AI to make universal earthquake predictions not tied to specific regions.

Israel launched its own earthquake early warning system in 2022, but it can only detect quakes as they start, not predict them.

Experts warn a major earthquake in Israel is a matter of "when, not if" and the country is underprepared to handle it.