“There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven.” – Luke 21:11
Bible Verses About Earthquakes
1. Matthew 24:7 – Earthquakes are only one of the many signs of the end times.
“For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places.” – Matthew 24:7
2. Luke 21:11 – This verse holds a warning about the signs to expect before the end.
“There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven.” – Luke 21:11
3. Revelation 6:12 – This scripture speaks of a cosmic disturbance during the end times.
“I watched as he opened the sixth seal. There was a great earthquake. The sun turned black like sackcloth made of goat hair, the whole moon turned blood red.” – Revelation 6:12
4. Amos 1:1 – This verse mentions a significant earthquake during the reign of Uzziah.
“The words of Amos, one of the shepherds of Tekoa—what he saw concerning Israel two years before the earthquake, when Uzziah was king of Judah and Jeroboam son of Jehoash was king of Israel.” – Amos 1:1
5. Matthew 27:51 – The moment of Jesus’s death was accompanied by an earthquake.
“At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split.” – Matthew 27:51
6. Ezekiel 38:20 – This verse describes a great shaking during God’s judgment.
“The fish of the sea, the birds in the sky, the beasts of the field, every creature that moves along the ground, and all the people on the face of the earth will tremble at my presence. The mountains will be overturned, and the cliffs will crumble and every wall will fall to the ground.” – Ezekiel 38:20
7. Nahum 1:5 – This verse describes God’s power causing nature to tremble.
“The mountains quake before him and the hills melt away. The earth trembles at his presence, the world and all who live in it.” – Nahum 1:5
8. Acts 16:26 – God’s power is seen through an earthquake that freed Paul and Silas.
“Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose.” – Acts 16:26
9. Isaiah 29:6 – Prophesies of an earthquake as part of divine judgment.
“You will be punished by an overwhelming surge of a mighty nation, with storms and violent winds, and a great earthquake.” – Isaiah 29:6
10. 1 Samuel 14:15 – This recounts a panic caused by an act of God.
“Terror spread throughout the camp and the field; the whole army was terrified, as well as the garrison and the raiders. The earth shook; it was a panic sent by God.” – 1 Samuel 14:15
11. Matthew 28:2 – The resurrection of Jesus was announced with a mighty earthquake.
“There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it.” – Matthew 28:2
12. Revelation 16:18 – This verse depicts a great earthquake during the final judgments.
“Then there came flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, and a severe earthquake. No earthquake like it has ever occurred since mankind has been on earth.” – Revelation 16:18
13. Zechariah 14:4 – A prophecy about the Lord standing on the Mount of Olives during a great earthquake.
“On that day his feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, east of Jerusalem, and the Mount of Olives will be split in two from east to west, forming a great valley.” – Zechariah 14:4
14. Psalm 18:7 – Expresses God’s response when the earth shakes.
“The earth trembled and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains shook; they trembled because he was angry.” – Psalm 18:7
15. Habakkuk 3:6 – The Lord’s power shakes the nations.
“He stood and shook the earth; he looked and made the nations tremble.” – Habakkuk 3:6
16. Jeremiah 10:10 – Contrasting the true God with false idols amidst trembling.
“But the Lord is the true God; he is the living God, the eternal King. When he is angry, the earth trembles; the nations cannot endure his wrath.” – Jeremiah 10:10
17. Job 9:6 – Expresses God’s might causing the earth to shake.
“He shakes the earth from its place and makes its pillars tremble.” – Job 9:6
18. Isaiah 13:13 – A powerful demonstration of God’s judgment leading to a shaking of the earth.
“I will make the heavens tremble; and the earth will shake from its place at the wrath of the Lord Almighty in the day of his burning anger.” – Isaiah 13:13
19. Psalm 46:2-3 – A reminder not to fear when the earth shakes.
“Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam.” – Psalm 46:2-3
20. Jeremiah 49:21 – A description of a land’s fear during God’s judgment.
“At the sound of their fall, the earth will tremble; their cry will resound to the Red Sea.” – Jeremiah 49:21
21. Matthew 24:29 – Describes cosmic disturbances that accompany earth-shaking events.
“Immediately after the distress of those days, ‘the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.'” – Matthew 24:29
22. Luke 17:26-27 – The similarity of the end times to the days of Noah, which included calamities.
“Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man.” – Luke 17:26-27
23. 2 Samuel 22:8 – A cry of distress leads to the earth shaking.
“The earth trembled and quaked, the foundations of the heavens shook; they trembled because he was angry.” – 2 Samuel 22:8
24. Isaiah 2:19 – An illustration of people’s fear when the Lord rises to shake the earth.
“People will flee to caves in the rocks and to holes in the ground from the fearful presence of the Lord and the splendor of his majesty.” – Isaiah 2:19
25. Isaiah 24:18 – This speaks on the earth’s peril during judgment.
“Whoever flees at the sound of terror will fall into a pit; whoever climbs out of the pit will be caught in a snare.” – Isaiah 24:18
26. Ezekiel 3:12 – The voice of God may cause the mountains to shake.
“Then the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard behind me a loud rumbling sound—May the glory of the Lord be praised in his dwelling place!” – Ezekiel 3:12
27. Joel 2:10 – Illustrates the land trembling and the heavens shaking.
“Before them the earth shakes, the heavens tremble, the sun and moon are darkened, and the stars no longer shine.” – Joel 2:10
28. Malachi 4:1 – A prophetic depiction of a great shaking.
“Surely the day is coming; it will burn like a furnace. All the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble, and that day that is coming will set them on fire,” says the Lord Almighty.” – Malachi 4:1
29. Exodus 19:18 – Describes the shaking of the mountain when God descends.
“Mount Sinai was covered with smoke, because the Lord descended on it in fire. The smoke billowed up from it like smoke from a furnace, and the whole mountain trembled violently.” – Exodus 19:18
30. 1 Thessalonians 4:16 – God’s descent will cause a loud declaration like an earthquake.
“For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:16
31. Isaiah 24:20 – A depiction of compounding chaos and fear.
“The earth will stagger like a drunkard, it will sway like a hut in the wind; so heavy upon it is the guilt of its rebellion that it will fall—never to rise again.” – Isaiah 24:20
32. Psalm 68:8 – A reference to God’s presence causing the earth to shake.
“The earth shook, the heavens poured down rain, before God, the One of Sinai, before God, the God of Israel.” – Psalm 68:8
33. Psalm 104:32 – God’s power over the earth illustrated in nature.
“He looks at the earth, and it trembles; he touches the mountains, and they smoke.” – Psalm 104:32
34. Acts 4:31 – Following prayer, the gathered believers experience a shaking place.
“After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.” – Acts 4:31
35. Jonah 2:6 – Jonah speaks of circumstances causing the earth to shake.
“To the roots of the mountains I sank down; the earth beneath barred me in forever.” – Jonah 2:6
36. Isaiah 10:16 – God uses calamity to bring judgment.
“Therefore, the Lord, the Lord Almighty, will send a wasting disease upon his sturdy warriors.” – Isaiah 10:16
37. Revelation 11:13 – A historical earthquake mentioned in the context of God’s power.
“At that very hour there was a severe earthquake and a tenth of the city collapsed.” – Revelation 11:13
38. Matthew 24:21 – “Great distress” will mark the earth during tribulation.
“For then there will be great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now.” – Matthew 24:21
39. Isaiah 26:9 – A prayer reflects the fear of God during troubling times.
“My soul yearns for you in the night; in the morning my spirit longs for you.” – Isaiah 26:9
40. Psalm 114:7 – Even the earth trembles at God’s presence.
“Tremble, earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob.” – Psalm 114:7
Final Thoughts
Earthquakes are profound events that remind us of God’s power and authority. Through scripture, we see how these natural occurrences have profound implications spiritually and physically. From prophetic warnings to divine interventions, the Bible illustrates that earthquakes can serve as both signs of judgment and moments of faith. It is essential to recognize our reliance on God, especially in times of natural calamities.
Reflection on these verses can inspire us to be ready and anchored in our faith, understanding that God is always present in every storm. If you want to dive deeper into other biblical themes, consider exploring more about mental health or unity in Christ.