I just experienced an earthquake for the first time.

Experienced one about 4 months back. Creeped me out too.

Have experienced many (obviously), but I still get creeped out every time.

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There was a 4.7 about 20 minutes ago near Sedona/Flagstaff AZ

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That would be the one I experienced

I also had all the lights off because I was watching The Walking Dead, so extra spooky

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There was a 4.7 about 20 minutes ago near Sedona/Flagstaff AZ

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Are you serious? I have been in earthquakes way more powerful than that but a 4.7 is no joke, NOTHING scares me like a strong earthquake.

That's wild. The one I experienced a couple months ago was in SE AZ. Didn't think there was that much activity in the state.

Being next to an erupting volcano or in the path of an oncoming EF5 tornado would be equally "oh frick" to me as a very strong quake. (Depending on where I am, wouldn't want to be in a tall building or on a bridge though)

I almost literally drove into an F4 at night years ago, even though I knew weather was bad I had no idea that was there and it all escalated so quickly.

Was less than 100 yards before I was able to see it was there, because of the strobe lightning. Car was blown off the road in the u turn, but I managed to get back on and get away with it on my arse.

Felt like the T rex chase in Jurassic park.

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Are you serious? I have been in earthquakes way more powerful than that but a 4.7 is no joke

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Depends on the kind of soil you're on and how far you're away. I'm on bedrock and don't feel anything lighter than a 5.0 and even then it's light. Some soils can make a moderate quake seem pretty spooky though.

I experienced one before. I woke up to the entire room shaking. It was one of the craziest things I have ever experienced in my entire life. My first thought was, "I hope this building doesn't collapse on me."

When that was over, my second thought was, "I hope a tsunami doesn't wash us away."

It was both scary and exciting at the same time.