5.2 California Earthquake near San Diego

The 5.2 earthquake rocked San Diego, California, and the surrounding area on Monday afternoon, according to the American Geological Survey.

The earthquake was hit at 10:08 local time (18:00 GMT) with the earthquake center in Julian, California.

The resort city is located in the Cuyamaca Mountains, about an hour northeast of San Diego.

About two hours after the earthquake, Peleteh Godwin, a spokeswoman for the city of San Diego, told the BBC that there were no reports of structural damage or injuries.

The San Diego Sharif’s office also said that he had not yet received any reports of injuries or severe damage to the earthquake, “but he said it was” a developing situation. “

The California Governor’s office, Gavin News, posted on X shortly after the earthquake that was briefed on the situation.

Usgs continued to report smaller tremors in the area in the hour that followed the earthquake.

Meanwhile, the national weather service said that the tsunami was not expected.

In the moments before, the emergency alerts issued by USGs ordered the population to adhere to a distance like Los Angeles.

“Driving, coverage, hold. Protect yourself”, reading alert.

Kevin Manu was eating breakfast when he received an alert, and soon threw under the door frame.

“It is certain that the jealous began to happen,” Manu said. “I lived in San Diego most of my life, I was born here, and this may be the worst earthquake I felt ever.”

“It was a little shocking.” “Everything shook, shook a lot. She shook around and continued, maybe three seconds, then finished.”

Seismic prediction,But the deadline for alert – about 15 seconds for Mr. Manu – was enough to take action.

“The way they were able to predict that it gave me time to reach a safety point,” he said.

Although his home was not damaged, Mr. Manu said he is likely to prepare in the event of another earthquake.

Between this and Forest fires in Los Angeles, It made me think it’s a good idea to have an evacuation bag. “