Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits San Diego, tremors felt in Southern California; ‘Stay alert for aftershocks'

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 occurred Monday morning close to San Diego, reported the U.S. Geological Survey.

Updated on: Apr 14, 2025, 23:32:03 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 occurred struck San Diego on Monday morning, stated the U.S. Geological Survey. Tremors were felt in several parts of Southern California, including Los Angeles.

Southern California was hit Monday morning by a strong earthquake near San Diego (Reuters)

The shallow earthquake was located in San Diego County, 2.5 miles (four kilometers) south of Julian, according to the USGS.

In San Diego, the earthquake rattled shelves and dangled lamp fixtures.

Meanwhile, European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) confirmed the quake and cautioned the people about the aftershocks.

“Aftershocks may occur in the next hours/days. Unless it is necessary, stay away from damaged areas for your safety 🙏 Be careful and follow national authorities' information,” it wrote on X.

Meanwhile, Earth Prediction issued ‘48 HOUR WARNING’ about earthquake in California.

“All forecast models agree: A strong earthquake is guaranteed in Southern California, most likely within 100 miles of Malibu. 📅 April 14–16 (most likely on 04/15) 🚨 Please warn friends and family. #Earthquake #SoCal #Malibu #StaySafe.”

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How netizens reacted to 5.2 earthquake in San Diego

While there were no immediate reports of damages or injuries, several netizens took to X too post about San Diego earthquake.

“What the heck?????? Got the notification 4 seconds before the big shake,” one X user wrote.

“Lot's of small aftershocks after a big earthquake in California #earthquake,” another stated.

Meanwhile, San Diego earthquake sparked meme fest on X, with one writing: “Getting the earthquake notification and not feeling something yet.”

Southern California is one of the most seismically susceptible regions in the US since it is situated at the borders of multiple tectonic plates.

Numerous significant earthquakes have struck the area in the past. The deadly Northridge earthquake in 1994 claimed dozens of lives.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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