Might want to consider moving to California, where I live.

Seriously, they can be quite terrifying, whether you've experienced them or not.

Having lived in California for over 50 years and living through so many (big and small) I've lost count, I don't believe anyone who says they're "used to" them. Familiar with, yes, but they always scare me, primarily because of the total lack of control that one feels.

Also, having said that, one of the worst ones I felt was while stationed in Turkey in the early 60s. The pucker factor on that was off the chart!

Expect aftershocks, some of which can be worse, but most are less.