Blog note. Jesus indicated that ‘fearful sights’ (various natural disasters) would occur leading up to the time known as the Tribulation and Great Tribulation (a combined seven year period of great destruction on earth). Although these types of things have occurred in the past for centuries and thousands of years, they could be identified as the ‘season of the times’ due to the ferociousness of these events. They would be occurring in greater intensity, severity, frequency, size, duration, scope … just like the pains that a woman experiences in labor the farther along she is in the labor process. We are in the ‘season of the times’ that comes just before the seven (7) year Tribulation/Great Tribulation period

… And great earthquakes shall be in diverse places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. (Luke 21:11).

… And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; (Luke 21:25)

… Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken; (Luke 21:26)

… This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. (2 Timothy 3:1)
Jesus is giving a series of prophecies about what to look for as the age of grace comes to a close. These verses are several of many such prophecies from throughout the Bible. 2017 was the worst year in recorded history for the intensity, frequency, severity, duration and occurrence of a large number of severe natural disasters worldwide. Earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, torrential flooding, unprecedented wildfires in unusual places, devastating droughts, excessive/scorching heat setting records everywhere, record snowfalls in Europe and Russia. Snow in the Arabia. This list can go on. Most studied Eschatologists believe these ‘fearful sights’ and massive natural disasters are all part of the ‘CONVERGENCE’ of signs that this Biblical and prophetic age is closing. Most people who study prophecy are familiar with the routine reference(s) made that these things will be like a woman having labor.

Very strong and shallow M6.4 earthquake hits Puerto Rico — power outages, widespread damage reported

Posted by Teo Blašković on January 7, 2020 at 09:50 UTC Watchers.news

A very strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.4 (downgraded from M6.5) hit southern Puerto Rico at 08:24 UTC (04:24 local time) on January 7, 2020. The agency is reporting a depth of 6.7 km (4.1 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.5 at a depth of 10 km (6.5 miles). This is by far the strongest earthquake in an intense swarm shaking this area since December 29, 2019. To learn more about the swarm, visit Intense earthquake swarm shaking southern Puerto Rico.

The epicenter of today’s M6.5 was located 6.8 km (4.2 miles) SSE of Tallaboa (population 1 739), 9.6 km (6.0 miles) SE of Guayanilla (population 5 213), 15.3 km (9.5 miles) SE of Yauco (population 20 295), 21.1 km (13.1 miles) WSW of Ponce (population 152 634), and 30.2 km (18.7 miles) ESE of San German (population 12 055), Puerto Rico.

There are 3 350 000 people living within 100 km (62 miles).

131 000 people are estimated to have felt very strong shaking, 265 000 strong, 1 714 000 moderate and 1 153 000 light.

The USGS issued a yellow alert for shaking-related fatalities. Some casualties are possible

An orange alert was issued for economic losses. Significant damage is likely and the disaster is potentially widespread. Estimated economic losses are 0-1% GDP of Puerto Rico. Past events with this alert level have required a regional or national level response.

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake-resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are mud wall and informal (metal, timber, GI etc.) construction.

Power outages were reported across the island, some reports mention the entire island without power at one point.

Damage reports are coming in.

As expected, the quake caused much more damage than yesterday’s M5.8.

While we wait for new information, it’s good to remind that this region was hit by a damaging M5.8 earthquake on January 6, 2020, 13 km (8 miles) SSE of Indios.

Power outages were reported in some parts of the territory as well as considerable damage to homes and other structures.

Some roads were temporarily closed along the southern coast after small landslides hit the area.

AP quoted one of the residents saying her entire family woke up screaming. “I thought the house was going to crack in half,” she said.

Ángel Vázquez, emergency management director for the southern coastal town of Ponce said the quake lasted a long time.