I've only been through two minor quakes. The first in Albuquerque, NM when I was in high school. Late at night while watching the late-nite 'creature feature' on TV. The fireplace equipment started to rattle for no apparent reason. Along with the scary movie, it was rather unnerving.

Second was in San Diego, CA. I was at a bar playing pinball and the ball seemed to take on a mind of its own. Wouldn't go where the flippers flipped it. And I had only had two beers!