Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits outside San Diego, California, USGS says

An earthquake with a 5.2 preliminary magnitude was reported near Julian, California on April 14, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Several aftershocks of lesser magnitudes were also recorded in the area located roughly 60 miles northeast of San Diego, starting shortly after 10 a.m. local time.

USGS data shows there was also a 3.3 magnitude earthquake near Julian on April 13, the day prior.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been briefed on Monday's earthquake, according to an X post from his office.

"The state is coordinating with local authorities to assess any damage and if emergency response is needed," the post states.

Map: Earthquake recorded near Julian, California


A tsunami is not expected, the National Weather Service San Diego office stated, noting that its forecasters felt the shakes.

"Don’t forget to drop, cover and hold on when shaking starts," the Governor's Office of Emergency Services said on X.

Map: Earthquakes around the US