The planet, has, on average, earthquakes as follows per year:
8.0 or above---one
7-7.9---Fifteen, or about one per month or more.
6-6.9---one hundred thirty four, or about one per week or more.
5-5.9--one thousand three hundred nineteen...etc.

Most people on this board already know this, but just thought that I'd refresh my own brain on this very rainy and windy night (before we lose power again!)