Tue Apr 15 18:00:00 UTC 2025: ## 5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Southern California
**LOS ANGELES (KABC)** — A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Julian, San Diego County, just after 10 a.m. Monday, causing minor damage and triggering widespread ShakeAlert notifications. Reports indicate items fell from shelves and boulders tumbled onto rural roads. While a 3.5 magnitude foreshock occurred Sunday afternoon, seismologists, including Lucy Jones, downplayed the risk of a larger quake following the 5.2 event, estimating the probability at around 5%.
The initial ShakeAlert reported a magnitude of 6.2, a discrepancy attributed to the system’s prioritization of speed over immediate accuracy, according to Allen Husker of the Southern California Seismic Network. The quake, likely occurring along the Elsinore Fault, benefited from its relatively deep origin (8 miles underground), mitigating surface intensity compared to shallower quakes. Seismologist Gabrielle Tepp from Caltech explained that deeper quakes generally feel less intense. Authorities report no significant injuries or widespread damage.
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