Can Earthquake Be Predicted?
Can. Period.
“Earthquake prediction, though challenging, is not impossible, at least for some earthquakes” — American Geological Institute (AGI)
What is a valid prediction of an earthquake?
According to Wikipedia, a meaningful earthquake prediction must have all the following elements: Specific area; Specific magnitude or magnitude range; Specific time window; Estimate of probability compared to random chance; A physical basis.
The Perfect Prediction
China successfully predicted the magnitude 7.3 Haicheng Earthquake in 1975. It is the first successful prediction of the earthquake in human history.
This prediction is not just an isolated instance.