Shaking Assumptions: The Unsettling Reality Behind Earthquake Statistics The recent cluster of powerful earthquakes in Indonesia, Colombia, and Mexico has left many wondering if the world is experiencing more seismic activity than before.
However, data suggests that the number of major earthquakes (magnitude 6 or above) remains relatively steady, with some fluctuations from year to year.
A decade long examination by Al Jazeera reveals that the 91 such events recorded worldwide as of mid August this year are slightly ahead of the past decade's pace but still within the normal range.