The Earth is a large place. The surface of the Earth is made up of seven major tectonic plates which corroborate with the seven continents. Of course there are more plates and many fault lines along those plates where earthquakes occur. On average there are 55 earthquakes per day.
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| https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/topics/-earthquakes/ |
There's definitely a whole lotta shakin' goin' on every day on our planet. The National Earthquake Information Center says there are about 55 earthquakes a day around the world — that's 20,000 a year. Fortunately, most are too weak to cause damage, but stronger quakes, depending on location and other factors, can cause casualties, injuries, and property damage.
A quake occurs when two chunks of Earth beneath the surface, or tectonic plates, suddenly slip past each other and release large amounts of pent-up energy. The surface of the slip is called a fault.
The point is earthquakes are a part of the natural order. God created the natural order including how weather functions, which includes destructive typhoons, blizzards, and tornadoes. Nothing happens without God causing it to happen.
Amos 3:6 "Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the Lord hath not done it?"
Isaiah 45:7 "I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord do all these things."
The best humans can do is prepare for these inevitable disasters. Japan has done an exceptional job of preparing against earthquakes and tsunamis. Sometimes God causes more damage than can be prevented but still they prepare.
In the Philippines, a nation plagued with earthquakes and typhoons, they are not prepared. Negros Governor Eugenio Lacson is asking people to pray to God to stop earthquakes around the world and admits Negros Island is not prepared for a massive earthquake.
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| https://www.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod/negros-occidental-guv-asks-negrenses-to-pray-against-earthquakes |
NEGROS Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson called on Negrenses to pray that massive earthquakes will not occur in the province or in any part of the world.
“For sure, we are not prepared, so we just need to be prayerful and hope that no major earthquake will happen here or in any part of the world,” Lacson said.
This came after several buildings in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental, were damaged when a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the city on October 7, 2025.
City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC) records showed the buildings sustained tension and hairline cracks include the Gil Montilla National High School, market stalls in Barangay Nabulao, People's Hall and Health Center in Barangay Mambaroto, Sangguniang Kabataan building in Barangay Mariculum, and Agripino Alvarez Elementary School.
On September 30, 2025, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Cebu, where at least 39,000 houses were damaged. The number of fatalities has reached 72, while at least 1,116 individuals were injured.
Lacson also called for continued prayers for the affected families in Cebu.
He said the province will provide P2 million in financial assistance to Bogo City, one of the areas severely affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake.
Lacson added that he is only waiting for the approval of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan for the release of the aid.
Aside from the provincial government, Bacolod City will also provide P2 million in financial assistance to Bogo City.
Mayor Greg Gasataya earlier said they are finalizing the paperwork for the release of the aid.
“The City will be donating P2 million to Bogo City, and it will be turned over to the local government unit as soon as we complete the documents for the release of the check,” he said.
This is simply amazing. God is not going to stop earthquakes. They happen everyday because of the way he created the earth. God says very clearly he blesses the hand of the diligent.
Proverbs 12:24 "The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute."
The proper thing for the Governor to do is not just solicit prayers but to prepare for the Big One. The fact that he admits they are not prepared is quite a revelation. What are the taxpayers paying for? Sad to say they are paying for an inept government appointed by God.
Romans 13:1 "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God."
At least we can be comforted God has turned this man's heart to utter such an idiotic statement.
Proverbs 21:1 "The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will."
Prayer is good but earthquakes are not going to stop because of prayer. They are part of the natural order especially in the Philippines which lies on the Ring of Fire. It is far better to accompany prayer with readiness.
I wrote the above on the evening of October 9th. A little more than 12 hours later a destructive earthquake with a 7.4 magnitude struck off the coast of Mindanao near Davao Oriental. Hours after that another earthquake with a 6.9 magnitude struck off the coast of Davao Oriental.
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| https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2123288/7-dead-as-7-4-and-6-9-quakes-strike-off-davao-oriental |
At least seven people were reported dead after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off Davao Oriental on Friday morning, followed about 10 hours later by another temblor with a magnitude of 6.9, with the coastal town of Manay bearing their brunt.
The 9:43 a.m. quake—its epicenter about 40 kilometers to 60 kilometers southeast of Manay’s coast—was the third to hit the country in a span of 10 days and the strongest yet. On the night of Sept 30, it was Cebu province that got hit by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that left 74 people dead.
Prayers cannot and will not stop earthquakes. To think so is to treat prayer as a magic spell. Earthquakes and typhoons will happen. That is why the Philippines must prepare for the inevitbale.
