The assertion that earthquakes effect more of the earth's human inhabitation is relevant
not by the increase of earthquakes themselves but by the increase of human population growth throughout the world.
Ask or inquire this suggested thought that earthquakes have increased in numbers since 1914 toward any major Geographical Institute
and they will tell you nothing of the kind.
Since in ancient times the Gods (all) were said to be the cause of earthquakes, it not surprising that the ancient Israelites
thought that their god (Yahweh) was the cause of earthquakes, proportioned toward their beliefs and their own inherent ignorance.
Unfortunately the WTS like so many times will twist information selectively to support their own doctrines and express
an attitude toward intellectual dishonesty for the sake of supporting themselves and their own expressed doctrines.