**The quake, felt by many, did not result in significant injuries or structural damage, but reminders to stay prepared are being circulated.**
**5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes San Diego, Minimal Damage Reported**
**5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes San Diego, Minimal Damage Reported**
**Around 10:08 AM local time, a 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted residents of San Diego, originating from Julian, California.**
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck San Diego, California, on Monday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor occurred at 10:08 AM local time (18:00 GMT) with its epicenter located in Julian, a picturesque resort town situated in the Cuyamaca Mountains, approximately an hour northeast of San Diego.
In the aftermath, Perette Godwin, a spokesperson for the City of San Diego, reported no immediate injuries or structural damages. The San Diego sheriff's office corroborated this, stating that they had not received any major damage reports yet, although they acknowledged the situation was evolving.
Governor Gavin Newsom’s office issued a brief update on social media shortly after the quake, confirming he had been briefed on the situation. Meanwhile, the USGS reported several minor aftershocks in the area within the hour following the initial quake. The National Weather Service indicated that there was no threat of a tsunami.
As residents felt the tremors, emergency alerts issued by the USGS instructed individuals to seek shelter, with some alerts reaching as far as Los Angeles. “Drop, cover, hold on. Protect yourself,” the message read.
Kevin Manaugh, a resident who was having breakfast at the time, quickly sought refuge beneath a door frame upon receiving the alert. “Sure enough, the quaking started to happen,” he reflected. “I’ve lived here most of my life, and this is probably the worst quake that I’ve ever felt.”
The shaking lasted roughly three seconds, and though his home sustained no damage, Mr. Manaugh expressed the importance of preparing for future occurrences. “Between this and the wildfires in Los Angeles, it made me think that it’s probably a good idea to have an evacuation bag ready,” he stated.
Earthquakes remain unpredictable, but the alert system provided timely information, allowing residents to take precautionary measures.
