Yep, that whole sneaking up on you thing they do is just rude. I’ve felt earthquakes in California and Italy. Do not like.
Tornadoes and hurricanes suck too, but at least we know when they’re coming.
I lived in CA for many years. Went through so many quakes, we got very good at identifying strength. “That’s a 4.2. Or a 4.8.” etc.
If you live near the beach, your house will rock and roll. On Nob Hill, high point in SF, it’s just one big bump.
We became really fearless.