Earthquake location 36.130°S, 178.045°E
A major 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit the Kermadec Islands region of New Zealand on Monday, February 18, 2013 at 12:19:19 UTC, at a depth of 34.1 km (21.2 mi).  

There have been 30 major (>5.9) earthquakes in various places over the last 16 days; among which were five 7 and one 8 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 27 months, there have been at least 250 major 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.

The Word of God says, "When they say, 'Peace and safety,' then sudden destruction will come upon them, as travail upon a woman with child, and they (the wicked) shall not escape" 1 Thessalonians 5:3.

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