A 5.2 magnitude earthquake jolted the San Diego region on Monday afternoon, according to the US Geological Survey. The earthquake hit at 10:08 AM local time, with its epicenter located in Julian, California, a resort town nestled in the Cuyamaca Mountains, about an hour northeast of San Diego.
Two hours post-quake, city officials confirmed with BBC News that no instances of structural damage or injuries had been reported. The San Diego sheriff's office echoed these statements, noting the situation was still evolving but emphasizing a lack of major damage or injuries thus far. Following the quake, California Governor Gavin Newsom was briefed on the developments as smaller aftershocks were recorded in the area.
The National Weather Service has stated that a tsunami is not expected. Before the tremor, emergency alerts from the USGS advised residents to seek shelter, reaching some individuals just in time. Kevin Manaugh, who experienced the quake while eating breakfast, described receiving an alert seconds before the shaking began. "Everything shook... it rattled around and lasted maybe three seconds," he recounted. Despite the unexpected nature of earthquakes, he appreciated the timely alert that allowed him to take cover.
Manaugh noted that while his home remained intact, the earthquake prompted him to consider preparation for potential future quakes, highlighting the need for safety measures in a state accustomed to seismic activity.
Two hours post-quake, city officials confirmed with BBC News that no instances of structural damage or injuries had been reported. The San Diego sheriff's office echoed these statements, noting the situation was still evolving but emphasizing a lack of major damage or injuries thus far. Following the quake, California Governor Gavin Newsom was briefed on the developments as smaller aftershocks were recorded in the area.
The National Weather Service has stated that a tsunami is not expected. Before the tremor, emergency alerts from the USGS advised residents to seek shelter, reaching some individuals just in time. Kevin Manaugh, who experienced the quake while eating breakfast, described receiving an alert seconds before the shaking began. "Everything shook... it rattled around and lasted maybe three seconds," he recounted. Despite the unexpected nature of earthquakes, he appreciated the timely alert that allowed him to take cover.
Manaugh noted that while his home remained intact, the earthquake prompted him to consider preparation for potential future quakes, highlighting the need for safety measures in a state accustomed to seismic activity.
