Are there more earthquakes, or are we just noticing them more?

Are there more earthquakes, or are we just noticing them more?

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Alaska on the morning of Dec. 6, followed by more than 20 aftershocks. Two days later, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake off Japan triggered massive tsunamis. The quakes occurred along the so-called "Ring of Fire," a seismically active region encircling the Pacific Ocean. While earthquakes are common in the area, the recent activity has raised concerns. Are we seeing more earthquakes? Experts say no. “Typically, we thi…