5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles San Diego Area

San Diego’s Fox affiliate reports:

A preliminary 5.2 magnitude earthquake shook Southern California at 10:08 a.m. Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake’s epicenter was around two miles south of the community of Julian, about 60 miles east of San Diego. The quake struck at a depth of about 8 miles, the USGS said. A series of aftershocks shook the region in the hour after, with some stronger than magnitude 3.0. The earthquake was felt as far away as Orange County and in West Los Angeles.

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NEW: @CAGovernor Newsom has been briefed on the earthquake in San Diego County.

The state is coordinating with local authorities to assess any damage and if emergency response is needed.

— Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) April 14, 2025