An earthquake in a dream usually represents a major upheaval in your life. You may dream of an earthquake when you have had a life-changing experience. This can be positive, such as starting a new career or becoming a parent, or negative such as getting a divorce or losing a loved one.
You may be concerned that you are losing control over the things that are going on in your life. You may be experiencing strong emotions that you find difficult to control.
An earthquake in a dream may represent a complete change in attitude or behavior. You may dream about an earthquake after you have had an important revelation about something and your perspective about things has changed because of this.
If you dream about an earthquake, it can be a sign that you are feeling insecure. You are worried that you will not be able to cope with change.