I’m from Texas, but moved to California many years ago. One of my first quakes was the 7.1 Loma Prieta. I was at work with 2 California natives. After we dove under some tables, I asked if the earthquake was normal. I only got concerned when they both said “no” and they were upset.
I use to freak out at little quakes. Now, I handle ones under a 6.0 pretty well.
Considering we live near 3 major faults ij the south bay and gosh knows how many other as yet discovered.. all one can do is be as prepared as one can,,
only a few things are certain in life.. besides taxes and the big leap
a big one hitting the West Coast someday is on the list.. hopefully we are on vacation or long gone when it hits..
I’ll take one over a tornado anyday