A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Julian, California, approximately 55 miles east of San Diego on Monday, April 14, at 10:08 a.m. local time 
. The quake, occurring at a depth of 13.4 kilometers, was felt across Southern California, reaching as far north as Los Angeles and into parts of neighboring Arizona 
. Several aftershocks followed the main shock, with magnitudes ranging from 2.5 to 3.1 
.
While there were no immediate reports of significant damage or injuries 
, the earthquake's effects were felt throughout the region. At the Julian Cafe & Bakery, owner Riley Ozuna reported that some cups fell to the ground, but 'everything is OK' . In Orange County, the tremor was strong enough to cause some residents to lose their balance 
. Beatriz Scano, working at a restaurant in Julian, described the experience: 'We could hear the phones ringing while the earthquake was happening. It was quite frightening. It shook everything. We get earthquakes here in Julian from time to time, but never this strong' .
The earthquake prompted immediate response from authorities, with Governor Gavin Newsom being briefed on the situation . Residents in Los Angeles County received warnings through the state's earthquake alert system seconds before the quake struck . The event occurs during what seismologists describe as an period of increased seismic activity in California throughout 2024, though scientists emphasize that these moderate earthquakes do not necessarily indicate an impending larger event .
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Julian, California, approximately 55 miles east of San Diego on Monday, April 14, at 10:08 a.m. local time . The quake, occurring at a depth of 13.4 kilometers, was felt across Southern California, reaching as far north as Los Angeles and into parts of neighboring Arizona . Several aftershocks followed the main shock, with magnitudes ranging from 2.5 to 3.1 .
While there were no immediate reports of significant damage or injuries , the earthquake's effects were felt throughout the region. At the Julian Cafe & Bakery, owner Riley Ozuna reported that some cups fell to the ground, but 'everything is OK' . In Orange County, the tremor was strong enough to cause some residents to lose their balance . Beatriz Scano, working at a restaurant in Julian, described the experience: 'We could hear the phones ringing while the earthquake was happening. It was quite frightening. It shook everything. We get earthquakes here in Julian from time to time, but never this strong' .
The earthquake prompted immediate response from authorities, with Governor Gavin Newsom being briefed on the situation . Residents in Los Angeles County received warnings through the state's earthquake alert system seconds before the quake struck . The event occurs during what seismologists describe as an period of increased seismic activity in California throughout 2024, though scientists emphasize that these moderate earthquakes do not necessarily indicate an impending larger event .
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