On Monday at 10 PM, San Diego experienced a significant earthquake. The US Geological Survey reported a magnitude of 5.2, similar to the earthquake that recently struck Myanmar, causing widespread destruction.
The epicenter of the quake was located just a few miles (4 kilometers) from Julian, a mountain community with a population of approximately 1,500, yet the tremors were felt as far away as Los Angeles, which is 120 miles distant.
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department indicated that there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Residents received alerts about five seconds before the earthquake occurred. Marty Caswell, a San Diego resident, shared on X, “I can’t remember ever receiving a text alert before an earthquake. It arrived just five seconds before my apartment began to sway.”
Another user reported receiving a warning message seconds before the tremor, stating, “Earthquake detected! Drop, Cover, Hold On. Protect Yourself.” One individual remarked, “That was the largest earthquake I’ve experienced since moving to San Diego.” Another person, who had never felt an earthquake before, recounted, “I lived near sinkholes and just grabbed my son and ran for the door in my boxers. My heart was racing.”
NBC broadcasted several videos capturing the moment of the earthquake, including footage of a mother fleeing with her baby and a frightened cat observing the shaking of its home.
Following the initial quake, residents reported multiple aftershocks, one of which registered a magnitude of 3.9. The California Department of Transportation issued a warning regarding potential hazards, accompanied by images of large boulders that had fallen onto State Route 76, just east of E Grade Road.
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria communicated on X, stating, “San Diego experienced a strong earthquake centered near Julian. So far, there is no known significant damage to the city, and I am in contact with local, state, and federal officials.”
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