Here's an article from the Bay Area reporting the squid washed up after an early morning earthquake.
However, like most 'science' (eh hem global warming, MLPA) from the Bay Area, this seems anecdotal, as there is no actual science or data in the article.
But it could be a possibility.
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local...l-Quake--.html
Great post! Cool video too.
Willy