I believe there is much meaning in the way OP phrased this.

He 'did not' use the word 'predict'. Op stated "breaking: imminent earthquake".

OP also stated it was "planned".

Op also stated "have to warn before ""they"" delete the ""thread"".

Not predictions...the Op made it clear that these are 'facts' to him.

What thread would be deleted?
Who's thread?

Extremely interesting choice of words in OP's post.