A powerful earthquake struck Southern California on Monday morning, causing residents to feel tremors throughout the region. Aftershocks are still being felt near San Diego. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake occurred just after 10 a.m. local time, about 2.5 miles south of Julian, northeast of San Diego, at a depth of approximately 8 miles.
John Carneiro, who was in Julian at the time of the earthquake, described how everything shook for about 10 seconds and likened the sound to a massive rumble. The quake was felt in San Diego, Long Beach, and Los Angeles, with several aftershocks recorded in the area.
A magnitude 4.0 aftershock hit Julian later in the day, while the California Highway Patrol reported rocks falling onto Highway 76 in Warner Springs due to the quake. Crews from the California Department of Transportation were inspecting the highway for any damage.
Despite the significant tremors, there have been no reports of major damage or injuries from the earthquake, according to the San Diego Sheriff’s Office. The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center confirmed that there is no threat of a tsunami resulting from this event.
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