I'm thinking of bolting out of the house during the next earthquake and running into the street leaving my wife to fend for herself.
Is your wife going to be okay without you?
If I'm not by her side she will be ok.
Even if she is going to be fine, it is still spineless and cowardly to not stay with your spouse and protect her. You are being selfish and uncaring, showing your true colors that you'd abandon others in a heartbeat when there's trouble.
I'm sorry
She might really be pissed at you if she see's you run and leave her alone. Earthquakes are generally not that bad in America because of the building codes. It would be dangerous to go outside and possibly get hit by a falling tree.