Many decades ago I worked in a tall building in SF.
We had a 6.0 that terrified me—but the 3.0 stuff happened often—think about once a month during that period—and was very minor by comparison.
I was within 1-2 miles straight line from the epicenter of a 3.0 range quake. I was sitting in my living room when it hit. She shock wave and movement was vertical and I felt my entire living room floor lift up then down again.
If you’re near the epicenter of a small but shallow quake, it’s gong to get your attention real fast. Trust me.