San Diego County hit by 5.2 magnitude earthquake felt across Southern California
Southern California was rattle by a 5.2 magnitude earthquake, with its epicenter near Julian in San Diego County. There are no major damage reported.
Southern California experienced a jolt Monday morning when a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near the town of Julian in San Diego County, just after 10 a.m. local time, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The quake was strong enough to be felt across the region, with light fixtures swinging and shelves rattling in San Diego, and tremors reaching as far north as Los Angeles. Also, the USGS reported there was low likelihood of damages or injuries from the quake.
San Diego County has no reported injured people
Officials from San Diego County’s police and sheriff’s departments reported no immediate injuries or damage. A local firefighter in Julian also confirmed that no emergency calls had been received following the quake.
In San Diego, the tremor caused light fixtures to sway and shelves to rattle. The shaking was even felt as far away as Los Angeles. Riley Ozuna, owner of Julian Cafe & Bakery, mentioned that some cups fell, but everything was otherwise unharmed.
Governor Gavin Newsom posted on social media that he had been briefed on the incident and was coordinating with local emergency personnel to assess the situation and determine if further assistance was needed.
Epicenter of the San Diego County in California. Photo: Fox News.
What is the Elsinore Fault Zone?
The Elsinore Fault Zone, a significant fault line in Southern California and branch of the broader San Andreas Fault system, runs through the region where Monday's quake occurred. Despite its size and importance, it has been one of the least active faults in the area, according to the Souther California Earthquake Data Center.
The last recorded earthquake in this fault zone exceeding a magnitude of 5.2 occurred over a century ago—a magnitude 6.0 quake in 1910. This long period of relative quiet makes any notable seismic activity in the area particularly significant for geologists and emergency planners.