USGS seismic catalogs confirm exactly seven magnitude 5.5 or greater earthquakes occurred worldwide during September 14–20, 2026, driving the market’s near-certain consensus on that outcome. Activity remained moderate overall, with notable events including a 6.4 quake near Papua New Guinea on the 20th and several 5.5–5.7 shocks in Indonesia, the Ryukyu Islands, and the South Atlantic, without additional clusters or higher-magnitude events elevating the weekly total. Historical weekly averages for M5.5+ quakes typically range from eight to twelve, making this period quieter than usual. Final tallies could shift only if agencies revise magnitudes or depths of borderline events after full analysis.