USGS:  A major 6.9 earthquake hit northeast of Taiwan on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at 02:59:06 UTC, at a depth of 209.5 km (130.2 mi).

Commentary:  There have been three major quakes in the last week and we continue experiencing record-breaking major quakes throughout the earth, not to mention record-breaking minor (<5.9) quakes as well.  Jesus said these things will happen before His return, "Nation will rise against nation; kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places" Matthew 24:7.