An award-winning psychic's alarming forecast for a surge in global earthquakes during 2026 appears to be materialising with startling speed, according to seismic data from the first week of the year.
A Wave of Seismic Activity Hits the Pacific Rim
Jill M Jackson, a spiritual teacher and author from Mississippi, had specifically warned of increased earthquake activity this year, with particular focus on the US West Coast and Asia. She suggested 'major water events' linked to the tremors could exacerbate flooding. Data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) now shows that in the opening seven days of 2026 alone, close to 100 earthquakes measuring greater than magnitude 4.5 have been recorded globally.
The seismic focus has been intense around the Pacific Rim. Within just the last two days, ten substantial earthquakes exceeding magnitude 5.0 have struck nations including Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Russia. Among these was a significant magnitude 6.4 quake that hit the Philippines late on Tuesday night, Eastern Time.
Warnings for the West Coast and Beyond
Jackson has urged Americans, especially those in California, Oregon, and Washington, to begin preparations. These states sit atop dangerous fault lines capable of generating devastating quakes. 'There's a lot of earth changes coming. I see land shifting... And it's important for us to be in a place of preparation. Pay attention to water and things like that,' she revealed in a recent statement.
North America has already experienced a major tremor in 2026. On January 2, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake rocked southern Mexico, sending shockwaves to Mexico City and prompting the evacuation of hundreds from buildings. This event adds to a concerning pattern of activity following a year where California endured repeated significant tremors and prolonged swarms of minor quakes.
In November and December 2025, over 300 earthquakes rattled the San Ramon area in California's East Bay, which lies on the Calaveras Fault. This fault is an active branch of the notorious San Andreas system and is capable of producing a magnitude 6.7 quake. USGS estimates a 72% probability of such an event occurring in the San Francisco Bay Area by 2043.
Track Record and Broader Predictions
Jackson, a two-time 'Psychic of the Year', has a noted track record. In November 2025, she accurately predicted the major 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck off Japan's Aomori Prefecture on December 8, 2025, an event that caused injuries, damage, and tsunami alerts.
For the remainder of 2026, she foresees an 'amplification' in earthquake intensity in regions like Japan, Indonesia, and Thailand. She also predicts stronger flooding risks for islands in the Caribbean, the Indian Ocean, and the Pacific.
Beyond geological events, Jackson's forecast includes significant economic instability in the United States. During a December 26 interview on the Jeff Mara Podcast, she predicted job losses but suggested this could lead many to leave unfulfilling careers and start new, more locally-focused businesses. She also indicated that ongoing conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war would persist for years, while others might 'fizzle out' by mid-2026.
As seismic monitoring agencies worldwide continue to track the elevated activity, Jackson's early-year predictions have undoubtedly captured attention, underscoring public anxiety about natural disasters and the future.
