I am east coast gal, but did live in Berkeley, CA for two years and Taiwan for almost a year. I felt earthquakes in both places. The first I ever felt was in Berkeley and I think it was only a 5.5 (or so), but it was scary and its epicenter was in northern Berkeley, so we felt the brunt. In Taiwan, I was actually severely depressed and in bed, skipping work. I was so depressed that I just stayed in bed through it (the bed was sliding the whole length of the room and back, on tile) and then went back to sleep.

I hope that quake is not followed by aftershocks.