A major 6.2 earthquake hit near the north coast of New Guinea, Papua New Guinea on Sunday, August 19, 2012, at 08:41:50 UTC, at a depth of 77.3 km (48 mi).  Three major (>6.2) earthquakes have hit in the last five days and the frequency of major quakes continues to climb exponentially throughout the world. 

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 various places" Matthew 24:7.  "Great earthquakes will be in various places, and famines, pestilences  and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven" Luke21:11.

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 on the graph near the border).  Since 2011, the stats continue to soar, especially for "great" earthquakes.

Source:  www.dlindquist.com