I learned from a thread about fire safety here on FT to always know how many doors away is the emergency exit/staircase from your hotel room. That 'might' also help in an earthquake.

I hadn't considered identifying sturdy furniture in the hotel room. So, I think that part of this thread is great advice (so this thread has been very helpful).

I had a little flashlight I carry in my backpack with some other supplies, but it died, so this reminds me to get a new one before I travel.

I remember being on the 34th floor of some hotel in Mexico City thinking about what would happen if another big earthquake hit and I had no clue. Not sure if its a good idea to be higher up in a high-rise, or lower. I guess it really doesn't matter if the building fails.