5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Southern California Near Julian

Earthquake Details

• ⚡ A 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred on the morning of Monday, April 14, in Southern California.
• 📍 The epicenter was located near Julian, in the San Diego County area.
• 🗺️ The earthquake was felt across various regions, including the lower deserts, South Orange County, and the studio location.

Alert System and Shaking

• 🚨 While some individuals received emergency alerts several seconds before feeling the tremor, others, including those in the studio, received the alert late or not at all.
• 💡 The shaking caused studio lights to visibly shake, indicating a noticeable tremor.

Magnitude Adjustments and Aftershocks

• 📉 Initial reports suggested a magnitude of 6.1, but this number was constantly adjusting and later confirmed to be much lower, around 5.2.
• ⚠️ The presence of aftershocks immediately following the main earthquake contributed to confusion and adjustments in reported numbers.
• 🧐 Further information on the earthquake's specifics, including its depth of approximately 8 miles, is being gathered.