A major 6.1 earthquake hit the Tonga region on Saturday, November 17, 2012, at 05:12:55 UTC, at a depth of 1 km.

Eleven major (>5.9) earthquakes have hit in the last nine days.  For more than a week, major earthquakes have hit various places throughout the world at least once a day, or more! 

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 divers places" Matthew 24:7.

According to the graph below, prepared by dlindquist.com, earthquakes have increased over 200% between 2010 and 2011!  For those of you who are paying attention and have a desire to know, this speaks volumes to us, does it not? 

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

Jesus also said, "When you see these things, know that it is near (His return), even at the doors" Matthew 24:33. 

The graph below shows the drastic increase in earthquake activity between 2010 and 2011 (look closely at the 2011 increase near the right border). 

Source:  www.dlindquist.com