Mon Apr 14 23:17:59 UTC 2025: ## 5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Southern California
**San Diego, CA –** A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California on Monday morning, April 14, 2025, causing minor damage and prompting brief disruptions but resulting in no injuries. The quake, centered in San Diego County near the town of Julian, was felt as far north as Los Angeles County.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported the tremor hit at 10:08 a.m. local time, about 4 kilometers from Julian. Residents described shaking windows and falling items, with some businesses experiencing minor damage like fallen cups and picture frames. Transportation officials warned of rockslides onto roadways, leading to temporary road closures while crews assessed the damage.
At the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, a herd of elephants exhibited their natural “alert circle” behavior, encircling their young calves as a protective response to the seismic activity. Train services in the region faced temporary delays for track inspections. Schools took precautionary measures, evacuating students outdoors.
While the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department received no reports of major damage or injuries, the earthquake triggered the USGS ShakeAlert system, notifying some residents seconds before the shaking began. However, a glitch in the system sent the alert to residents in Michigan, over 2,000 miles away, who are still recovering from a recent ice storm, causing further anxiety. The error was attributed to the temporary use of portable cell towers from California in the Michigan recovery zone. Seismologists noted that a smaller 3.5 magnitude foreshock occurred the day before. The quake struck near the active Elsinore fault zone.
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