On Monday at 10 PM, San Diego experienced a significant earthquake. The US Geological Survey reported a magnitude of 5.2, similar to the one that recently struck Myanmar, causing widespread destruction.
The epicenter was located just a few miles (4 kilometers) from Julian, a small mountain community with around 1,500 residents, yet the tremors were felt as far away as Los Angeles, which is 120 miles distant.
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department stated that they have not received any immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Residents were given a warning about five seconds before the quake hit. Marty Caswell from San Diego shared on X, “I can’t remember ever getting a text alert before an earthquake. It came in just five seconds before my apartment started shaking.”