Strong Earthquake Near San Diego
- SAN DIEGO (AP) — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake rattled Southern California on Monday morning, April 14, 2025, causing shaking and prompting concern, but authorities reported no important injuries...
- The earthquake was centered in San Diego County, near the mountain community of Julian, famous for its apple pies.
- A San Diego County firefighter at the Julian station reported receiving numerous calls but confirmed no immediate reports of damage or requests for assistance following what he described...
Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Shakes Southern California Near San Diego
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake rattled Southern California on Monday morning, April 14, 2025, causing shaking and prompting concern, but authorities reported no important injuries or widespread damage.
Quake Centered Near Julian, Felt Across Region
The earthquake was centered in San Diego County, near the mountain community of Julian, famous for its apple pies. The tremor was felt as far north as Los Angeles, according to reports.
Local Response and Initial Assessments
A San Diego County firefighter at the Julian station reported receiving numerous calls but confirmed no immediate reports of damage or requests for assistance following what he described as a “strong tremor.” County law enforcement agencies also indicated they had not received any immediate reports of injuries or significant property damage.
Business Owners React
Riley Ozuna,owner of the julian Cafe & Bakery,noted that some cups fell from shelves inside the establishment. “But everything is fine,” Ozuna said.
Schools Take Precautions
Captain Thomas Shoots of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for San Diego County stated that students were evacuated from school buildings as a precautionary measure when the shaking began. Shoots said he received an earthquake alert on his devices and then felt the ground moving.
“There was a lot of movement and shaking,” Shoots said. “But fortunately, everything seems to have returned to normal.”
Gold Mine Experiences Shaking
Paul Nelson, owner of Eagle Mining Co., a gold mine in Julian where visitors can learn about gold panning, described the earthquake as “quite strong.” He reported no damage to the mine itself or the gift shop.
Nelson noted that a couple of picture frames fell at the gift shop counter. “I thought the single-pane windows were going to break because they were trembling a lot, but they didn’t,” he said.
Previous Tremor and Public Reaction
Nelson added that a smaller earthquake occurred in the area on Sunday. At that time,approximately 20 to 30 visitors were in the mine. He said everyone remained calm and continued their tour after the shaking stopped. He noted that Monday’s earthquake was stronger and lasted longer, but there were no visitors present at the time.
“People are scared because it was quite strong and threw things from the shelves,” Nelson said, adding that a helicopter was observed flying over the area after the quake.
State Monitoring the Situation
Gov. Gavin Newsom has been briefed on the earthquake, according to a statement released by his office on social media. State authorities are working wiht local agencies to assess any potential damage.
Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Shakes Southern California Near San Diego: Your Questions Answered
On Monday morning, April 14, 2025, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake rattled Southern California, near San Diego. This guide answers your most pressing questions about the event.
Key Facts at a Glance:
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| magnitude | 5.2 |
| Date | april 14, 2025 |
| Location | Southern California, near Julian in San Diego County |
| injuries | No important injuries reported |
| damage | No widespread damage reported |
| Felt in | As far north as Los Angeles |