Actually seismic and volcanic activity are relatively low compared to norms. Additionally, the earthquake that hit Puerto Rico was a moderate quake and the after shocks have been of expected magnitude. All are normal for that region of the world. Also, the Taal eruption was not massive and was a small to moderate eruption, probably only a VEI 3. There are currently 25 active volcanoes compared to almost 40 a few years ago.