2 Seconds

"And if those days had not been cut short, no human being would be saved.  But for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short"--Matt 24:22

What can mere mortals accomplish in two seconds?  Scientists tell us that the Haiti earthquake and the Japan earthquake have actually altered the earth's position on it's axis which has shortened our days by approximately two seconds. 
I am not saying that this is what Yahushua is referring to when he said the days would be shortened, but it does beg the question....how much will the days be cut short?  Is two seconds all it would take for the sake of the elect to be saved?
Notwithstanding the awesome incomprehensible power of the Almighty, what can be accomplished in TWO seconds??
-Could a weapon be unholstered and fired? (surely!)
-Could a door be closed?
-Could a sword be drawn?
-Could THE button be pushed?

From what events will we be spared?
If an enemy's course is altered by 2 seconds, a person could be potentially spared from the ememy's action.  I believe Yahweh could accomplish a great deal in a very short amount of time.  Who knows, maybe the days will be shortened by hours, or the 7 years of tribulation shortened by days or weeks. 
It just really got me thinking...