Earthquake location 6.540°S, 129.815°E
A major 7.1 earthquake hit the Banda Sea on December 10, 2012, at 16:53:10 UTC, at a depth of 159.3 km (99 mi).
 
Five major (>5.9) earthquakes have hit in the last eight days.

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 300% 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, "When you see these things, know that it is near (His return), even at the doors" Matthew 24:33. 

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

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

Source:  www.dlindquist.com