Southern California residents were alerted Monday morning after a noticeable earthquake was felt across a wide area, from San Diego to Los Angeles. The shaking occurred shortly after 10 a.m. Pacific Time, with preliminary measurements placing the earthquake in the moderate magnitude range. The epicenter was located a few miles south of Julian, and the movement was strong enough to cause buildings to sway and residents in multiple counties to pause daily activities.
Shortly after the quake, emergency alerts were issued, reminding the public to follow standard earthquake safety guidance. Seismologists later confirmed several aftershocks in the hours following the initial event, with the strongest registering below magnitude 4. Despite the widespread shaking, early reports indicated no serious injuries. Initial inspections suggested that structural damage across the region remained limited.
Some localized effects were observed, including small rockslides that briefly affected travel along State Route 76. A small number of businesses reported minor disruptions such as displaced items and temporary interruptions. State and local officials, including Gavin Newsom and Todd Gloria, stated that they were closely monitoring the situation. San Diego State University confirmed that its campus operations continued as normal.
Transportation agencies also took precautionary measures. Metrolink temporarily suspended train service between Oceanside and San Clemente to conduct safety inspections before restoring service. Residents have been encouraged to remain aware of potential aftershocks and review personal emergency plans. While the earthquake caused understandable concern, the limited impact and coordinated response highlighted the region’s ongoing focus on preparedness.