What is it like to experience an earthquake?

Some earthquakes are very minor and most people do not even realize there was an earthquake in the area. Larger earthquakes may feel like the earth is shaking, or if you are in a building, like the building is shaking. These earthquakes can cause minor to major destruction and injury.

Very large earthquakes also feel like the earth or buildings are shaking and you can see and hear things crumbling all around you. You may be hit by falling objects.