Earthquake location 38.478°N, 141.494°E
A major 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit near the east coast of Honshu, Japan on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at 12:03:31 UTC, at a depth of 46 km (28 mi).

The Word of God tells us of John's vision of the Lord's return, "And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together and every mountain and island were removed out of their places" Revelation 6:14.

Right now, there are approximately 500 active volcanoes throughout the world (UniverseToday.com), not including those under the ocean. We frequently see the islands throughout the world shaken with great earthquakes, PNG, Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz Islands, Sandwich Islands, Grecian Islands, Kuril Islands, Japan and Indonesia, more than any other areas in the world.

There have been 55 major (>5.9) earthquakes in various places over the last 76 days, among which were seven 7+ and one 8.1 magnitude quakes!

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 28 months, there have been at least 274 major (>5.9) 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.