Earthquakes are a bitch. These seismic catastrophes are the most deadly of all natural disasters, claiming an average of 60,000 lives per year, but if you manage to hunker down in the right place when the ground starts shaking, you might be able to save yourself.
Many/most earthquake deaths could be prevented through wider implementation of earthquake-resistant buildings, but even if you live in a shake-proof structure, there are still steps you should take to be as safe as possible.