A major 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit near the east coast of Honshu, Japan on May 18, 2013, at 05:47:59 UTC, at a depth of 52 km.

Earthquakes will continue and they will continue to intensify until the Lord returns, according to Bible prophecy. Hypothetically, if major earthquakes did cease or decline consistently, that would be indicative that the Lord will not return in the near future. This won't happen, because numerous other prophecies point to the Lord's return in our generation; we are living in the last of the last days, friends.

67 major (6.0+) earthquakes hit various places over the last 107 days. Among these were ten 7.0+ and one 8.1 magnitude quakes!

It is interesting that the USGS does not show this earthquake on their filtered list of earthquakes for May 18, 2013. This occurs periodically and seems to be an indicator that the USGS is concealing major earthquake statistical data from their website.

Jesus said, "Great earthquakes shall be in diverse places, famines and pestilences and there shall be fearful sights and great signs from heaven" Luke 21:11. 

During the previous 29 months, there have been at least 286 major (6.0+) earthquakes reported on this site.    

Jesus said these signs would appear before He returns, "Nation will rise against nation, kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines, pestilences and earthquakes in diverse places" Matthew 24:7.

Jesus also said, "Blessed are those servants whom the Master, when He comes, will find watching" Luke 12:37.

Are you watching for the Lord's return?  Please don't neglect your eternal soul; know and secure your destiny.  If you aren't saved, I invite you to visit the How Can I Be Saved page of this website.  God bless you.