The theory of Chaos is a statistical theory which actually describes behavior
quite well. In fact to determine if there is an error in the standard model, measurements
correct to the 8th or 9th decimal place must be made on sub-atomic particles.

True there always is the Heisenberg uncertainty principle which says that
we cannot identify the exact position and motion of a particle simultaneously,
and maybe there is a similar principle in earthquake like, given the epicenter
of a future event, we cannot tell exactly where it will happen, or if we know when
an earthquake will occur it is not possible to tell exactly where or what magnitude.

Nevertheless, the particles of the atmosphere are quite chaotic (that is their
motion is mathematically quite complex), however when I turn on the weather
report at night, I have a reasonable degree of confidence that what the talking head
on the tube is saying may actually come to pass. But I can also ask my mother
who has a phenomenal record in weather forecasting from the condition of her back
on any given day.

Who can say that statistics similar to those used in weather forecasting are not
to be found in earthquake phenomena or that earthquake sensitives are not "feeling"
some effect, just as my mother's bones "feel" changes in relative humidity and
atmospheric pressure.