5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes San Diego, Felt Across Southern California

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Julian in San Diego County on Monday morning, rattling parts of Southern California and felt as far north as Los Angeles. The quake occurred at 10:08 a.m. and was reported to be associated with the Elsinore Fault, a branch of the San Andreas Fault system. Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones indicated that this quake was preceded by a 3.3-magnitude foreshock the day before, but the likelihood of it being a precursor to a larger quake remains low at about 5%. Local residents experienced strong shaking, with reports of minor disruptions but no significant injuries or damage. Following the initial quake, at least eight aftershocks were recorded, including one of magnitude 4.0 shortly thereafter. Emergency alerts were sent to many residents' phones during the quake, prompting a quick response from local officials.