5.2 Quake Hits San Diego County A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Julian on April 14, shaking Southern California from San Diego to L.A.

Elephants React to Quake At San Diego Zoo Safari Park, elephants formed a circle around their young during the shaking—showing natural protective instincts.

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ShakeAlert Saves the Day ShakeAlert warnings gave residents precious seconds to react before the shaking started. A major win for early-warning tech!

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Aftershocks & Foreshock A 3.3 foreshock preceded the main event, and several small aftershocks followed, keeping the region on alert.

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Linked to Elsinore Fault Experts say the quake likely occurred on the Elsinore Fault, part of the larger San Andreas fault system.

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Social Media Buzz Californians flooded social media with videos of shaking shelves, swinging lights, and startled pets.

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No Major Damage Thankfully, no injuries or serious damage were reported—just a powerful reminder of SoCal’s seismic activity.

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