Has anyone experienced an earthquake?

Just curious how does it feel and how does one know that earthquake is here and we need to vacate the house/office etc?

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A very weak one recently for the first time. It felt as if I was sitting on a vibrating pad. I almost didn't notice because I often balance on the edge of my chair with wheels and I was basically doing that at the moment so at first I just thought I found the spot where the balancing felt more distinct but then I realized something was off.

I guess I wouldn't be able to recognize if it was serious.

DCGuy77 · 22-25, M

@CrazyMusicLover Ok thanks for sharing experience.. was earthquake severe in other parts of the city?

CrazyMusicLover · 31-35

@DCGuy77 My city wasn't affected, it only scared people who live on upper floors (7-12) but the village near the epicenter had it bad enough that some people couldn't return home. The walls on their houses cracked. Some chimneys fell down, some had smashed cabinets etc. Then there was some problem with water in wells later, it turned bitter and polluted. Around 16 houses were uninhabitable and recommended to be torn down.