San Diego has been rocked by an enormous earthquake Monday morning.
Initial reports put the earthquake’s magnitude at a whopping 6.7. It has since been reported by the US Geological as 5.2 and 6.
The earthquake struck around 10 a.m. PT and was felt across Southern California, including across Los Angeles, reported Fox 11.
An emergency alert was sent out warning residents, ‘Earthquake Detected! Drop, Cover, Hold On. Protect Yourself.’
Video obtained by ABC 10 showed the quake rattled homes and light fixtures. Other clips on social media showed computers and TVs rocked by the jolt.
The quake’s epicenter was recorded 2.49 miles south of Julian, according to KCAL.
At least seven aftershocks were reported. It is unknown if there are reports of injuries or damage.
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said it received no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has been briefed on the earthquake, his office said in a statement on social media.
Initial reports put the earthquake’s magnitude at a whopping 6.7. It has since been reported by the US Geological as 5.2 and 6
An emergency alert was sent out warning residents, ‘Earthquake Detected! Drop, Cover, Hold On. Protect Yourself’
‘The state is coordinating with local authorities to assess any damage and if emergency response is needed.’
Schoolchildren were escorted outside of buildings as a precaution when the ground started moving, said Capt. Thomas Shoots of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for San Diego County.
‘There was a lot of shaking and rattling around,’ he said. ‘But thankfully everything seems to be back to normal.’
Riley Ozuna, owner of the Julian Cafe & Bakery, said some cups fell onto the ground at her business. ‘But everything is OK,’ she said.
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