Hi Diana, I also read the same as Steven in the Farmers Almanac 2000 about the December 22nd date. A lot of people will be holding their breath around that date. Also on the 17th, according to the almanac, the moon will be on the equator and this is a 2 day period of quakes in both hemispheres. Also on the 23rd the moon will be riding high and this is a period of quakes in the Northern hemishpere. Take care, Lucinda