Earthquake
Psychological (Freud)
An earthquake in a dream shakes the very ground the ego believes it stands on, exposing a repressed fear of losing footing and order. It can signal the pressure of long-accumulated drives or conflicts now forcing their way violently to the surface.
Oriental reading
In Ibn Sirin's interpretation an earthquake often points to an affliction, fear, or chastisement befalling a land or its people. Confined to a single place, it may signify unrest, a change of rule, or a momentous event for those who dwell there.
Nature & Elements
Dream interpretation is for self-reflection and entertainment — it is not a medical or psychological diagnosis.