Earthquake season?

[Buddahaid]

Originally Posted by Oberon

I've just read a report of a +/- 7.2 'quake in Baja California, only one dead as it stands but a hundred or so injured. Shocks were felt as far away as LA and Phoenix.

A lot of high magnitude 'quakes this year. Wonder if this sort of thing happens relatively often or whether it's just because detection and reporting has gotten better.

EDIT: Death toll is two now. Still low considering the magnitude.

Another "proof" of global warming. I was just wondering if rising sea levels could add further strain on plates, but I don't think it would be significant.