Earthquake location 36.130°S, 178.045°E
A major 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit off the east coast of North Island, New Zealand on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 05:16:16 UTC, at a depth of 204.5 km (127.1 mi).  

There have been 29 major (>5.9) earthquakes in various places over the last 14 days; among which are 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. 

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.