California earthquake: 5.2 magnitude quake strikes near San Diego
The Brief
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit Julian, California, on Monday morning.
No immediate reports of damage or injuries, but the quake was felt as far as Los Angeles.
The earthquake follows a deadly 7.7 magnitude quake in Myanmar and Thailand last month.
SAN DIEGO - A large 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck the San Diego area on Monday morning.
What we know
The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 and was near the mountain town of Julian, east of San Diego, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake was centered about 2.5 miles south of Julian, a picturesque town best known for its apple pies and bakeries.
The quake swung light fixtures and rattled shelves in San Diego and was felt as far north as Los Angeles.
What we don't know
A San Diego County firefighter who answered the phone at the Julian fire station said there were no reports of damage and no calls for service after what was a "good shaking." The county police and sheriff's departments also said they had received no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
What they're saying
Riley Ozuna, owner of the Julian Cafe & Bakery, said some cups fell onto the ground at her business. "But everything is OK," she said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has been briefed on the earthquake, his office said in a statement on social media. The state is working with local first responders to assess any damage.
Dig deeper
Monday's earthquake comes after a powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and Thailand last month, causing extensive damage across a wide swath of one of the world's poorest countries.
RELATED: Thailand and Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 1,600: What to know
The 7.7-magnitude earthquake devastated its central heartland, killing more than 3,600 people and leveling structures from new condos to ancient pagodas.
The Source
The Associated Press contributed to this report. The information in this story comes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which reported the 5.2 magnitude earthquake centered outside Julian, California. This story was reported from Los Angeles.
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