There was a random little earthquake here in MN several years ago. It was up north, so I didn't feel it. It wasn't very serious anyway, but it was just odd. As for Arizona, I don't think I'd like it too much. I don't like very hot weather, I sunburn easily, and I'd be terrified about scorpions. I visited my grandparents just outside San Diego this summer, and I really loved the weather there. It was in the low to mid 70s the whole time, and the sun shone every single day. They also get that wonderful ocean breeze. I'm sure I'll never be able to afford to live there, but I think that would be my idea of weather paradise. Kellie