At 10 p.m. on Monday, San Diego was rattled by a powerful 5.2 magnitude earthquake. According to the US Geological Survey, the tremor’s strength was similar to a recent quake in Myanmar that caused widespread destruction.
The epicenter was just a few miles (around 4 kilometers) from Julian, a small mountain town home to roughly 1,500 residents. Despite its remote location, the quake’s impact was felt over 120 miles away, all the way to Los Angeles.
Fortunately, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department reported no immediate injuries or significant damage.
Residents were given a brief warning, just seconds before the ground began to shake.
“I can’t recall ever getting a text alert before an earthquake. Came in 5 seconds before apartment started swaying,” shared Marty Caswell from San Diego on X.
Another user mentioned receiving an alert that read, “Earthquake detected! Drop, Cover, Hold On. Protect Yourself.”
I can’t recall ever getting a text alert before an earthquake, came in 5 seconds before apartment started swaying pic.twitter.com/MD61WmandG
— Marty Caswell (@MartyCaswell) April 14, 2025
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