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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Julie Watson

5.2-magnitude quake shakes Southern California, tumbling rocks onto roads and items off shelves

Earthquake Southern California - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake shook Southern California on Monday morning, sending boulders tumbling onto rural roadways outside San Diego, items rattling off shelves and elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park scrambling to encircle their young. Officials reported no injuries or major damage.

The quake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, struck at 10:08 a.m. local time, and was centered in San Diego County only a couple miles (4 kilometers) from Julian, a mountain town of about 1,500 people that is known for its apple pie shops. It was felt as far north as Los Angeles County, about 120 miles (193 kilometers) away. The quake was followed by several aftershocks.

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