last time i felt an earthquake was about 5 years ago, i was at work standing there and everything just started shaking, i was like woohoo c'mon after shocks, it was fun im glad i wasnt standing under the vehicle that was on the hoist 7ft. up in the air, that could have been scary.
As far as your stuf getting ruined at your house during an earthquake, thats pretty much the only thing i worry about since i have a 60 inch sony hi-def t.v. thats not straped down