Global seismic networks, including the USGS and international catalogs, recorded precisely 12 earthquakes of magnitude 5.5 or greater worldwide between August 31 and September 6, aligning with average weekly background rates derived from long-term monitoring of tectonic plate boundaries. This count reflects standard detection thresholds for shallow and intermediate-depth events in active zones like the Pacific Ring of Fire, with no major aftershock sequences or unusual clusters pushing totals higher. Trader consensus at 100% for 12 rests on verified observational data rather than models. Late catalog revisions, magnitude recalibrations from additional stations, or rare unreported events in remote oceanic areas could theoretically alter the final tally if thresholds or time windows shift during resolution.