Lived in California all my life. Have experienced all earthquakes between the years of 1981 - 2009 (present).
The only major big one was the northridge one but it wasn't too bad, just things have been swaying back and forth. I do remember another one earlier than that, (kindergarden - first grade) where it felt like the entire building was being lifted up and down by jacks. We dove under the table on that one.
The latest one that occured in Chino Hills area wasn't too bad, we evacuated the building where I worked, I think Chino Hills was about 10 miles away.
I'm still trying to put together a earthquake kit for me and my family, I miss having the pre-made one we had before, the food in it lasted for years! I ate it though. Near the expiration date.