The National Tsunami Warning Center said a tsunami isn’t expected.
A preliminary 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Julian, California, on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
It was felt across San Diego County, NBC San Diego reported.
The National Tsunami Warning Center said a tsunami is not expected.
The earthquake was recorded 2.5 miles south of Julian at around 10 a.m., according to the USGS. It reported seven aftershocks near Julian.
Paul Nelson, a business owner in the area, told The Associated Press that he thought the “single-pane windows were going to crack because they were shaking pretty good, but they didn’t.”
Photos posted on X showed fallen rocks on a roadway.
Gov. Gavin Newsom was briefed on the earthquake, his press office said in a post on X.
“The state is coordinating with local authorities to assess any damage and if emergency response is needed,” it said.
“This is a timely reminder to always be prepared,” it said on X. “When the ground shakes: Drop. Cover. Hold On. Stay safe and make sure your family has a disaster plan!”
Los Angeles fire personnel surveyed the city by land, air and sea, and there were no reports of significant structure damage or injuries.
NBC San Diego reported that shaking was felt at its building in the San Diego community of Kearny Mesa. Reporter Joe Little said construction workers were seen running off a worksite, and reporter Nicole Gomez felt her vehicle shake at a nearby office, the station reported.
