**5. Conclusion**

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Table 6. Probability of earthquake occurrences after the change point 12-January-2010.

Predicting earthquakes is of crucial importance these days. Many researchers have studied earlier attempts at earthquake detection. The change point analysis is used in both backward (off-line) and forward (on-line) statistical research. In this study, it is used with the backward approach in the worldwide earthquake data. The change points found in the worldwide earthquake data are useful in making reliable inferences and interpreting the results for further research. Each date found as the change point in the earthquake data should be carefully investigated with respect to other geographical, ecological, and geological events or structures in the world.
