California Earthquake Prediction Evaluation Council

California Earthquake Prediction Evaluation Council

The California Earthquake Prediction Evaluation Council (CEPEC) is a committee of earthquake experts that reviews potentially credible earthquake predictions and forecasts. Its purpose is to advise the Governor of California via the California Office of Emergency Services.

To date, CEPEC and the State of California has never advised any action be taken by the state of its citizens based on an earthquake prediction.


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