Japan's coast has moved 8 feet. The axis of the earth has been moved. What happens on one side of a geological plate will affect what happens on the other side (sorry, left coasters).

Yes, Sniper, I agree that this is one of the birth pangs which will intensify and become more frequent the closer we get to the Lord's return.

Jesus was very specific about the events and what they meant, and how serious they would become. Matthew 24:8 All these are the beginning of sorrows.
Matthew 24:21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.

We should all be learning from the news reports, and using our time to prepare and to glean whatever can be gleaned for the Lord.