In just 30 days, Earth has shaken more than twice its usual pace — a staggering 396 magnitude 5.0 earthquakes have rocked the planet. The Pacific Ring of Fire, home to 90% of the world’s seismic energy, is alive and restless once again. From Japan’s subduction zones to Indonesia’s volcanic arcs, and across Chile, Alaska, and the Philippines, the crust is under strain. Scientists say this spike is well above global averages — the planet’s plates are shifting faster and louder than before. This ci