Official monitoring by the USGS confirms no earthquakes of magnitude 6.5 or greater occurred worldwide between August 24 and 30, aligning with the market's near-certain consensus on zero events. This outcome fits historical patterns, as global seismicity averages roughly 1–2 such quakes every 7–10 days but includes frequent quiet intervals driven by the random distribution of tectonic stress release along major fault systems. Model runs and real-time seismic networks showed no unusual clustering or foreshock activity that would elevate risk during the window. A late magnitude revision or unreported aftershock sequence could theoretically alter the count, though comprehensive global coverage makes such adjustments rare after the period closes.