Overview

• A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Julian, California, on April 14, 2025, at 10:08 a.m. local time, with aftershocks recorded up to magnitude 3.5.
• The quake was widely felt across Southern California, including Los Angeles, and as far south as parts of Mexico.
• No significant structural damage or injuries have been reported, though items were knocked off shelves and minor disruptions occurred.
• ShakeAlert, the earthquake early warning system, provided residents with crucial seconds to take cover before the shaking began.
• Seismologists, including Dr. Lucy Jones, noted the quake's proximity to the San Andreas and Elsinore fault systems, emphasizing the region's seismic vulnerability.