The earthquake struck at 10:08 AM local time, with the epicenter located in Julian, situated approximately an hour northeast of San Diego, as reported by the US Geological Survey (USGS). Following the quake, Perette Godwin, a representative for the City of San Diego, communicated to the BBC that they received no reports of injuries or structural damage despite the quake's intensity. Similarly, the San Diego sheriff's office confirmed that they had not encountered any major damages or injuries linked to the event, although they noted that the situation was still being monitored.
California Governor Gavin Newsom's office released a statement on social media shortly after the quake, indicating that the governor had been updated about the event. The USGS continued to detect minor aftershocks in the area for roughly an hour post-quake, but the National Weather Service reassured the public that no tsunami threat was present.
Prior to the earthquake, emergency alerts were disseminated by the USGS, advising community members to seek shelter and provided instructions such as "Drop, cover, hold on. Protect yourself." Resident Kevin Manaugh described his experience of receiving the alert while having breakfast, which allowed him to take protective measures under a door frame before feeling the significant shaking—something he remarked was one of the worst tremors he had ever experienced.
Reflecting on the quake, Manaugh acknowledged the effectiveness of the alert system, providing him with crucial time to safeguard himself. Although his home remained undamaged, he expressed an intention to prepare an emergency evacuation kit in light of this experience, considering the earthquake in conjunction with recent wildfire threats in the region.
California Governor Gavin Newsom's office released a statement on social media shortly after the quake, indicating that the governor had been updated about the event. The USGS continued to detect minor aftershocks in the area for roughly an hour post-quake, but the National Weather Service reassured the public that no tsunami threat was present.
Prior to the earthquake, emergency alerts were disseminated by the USGS, advising community members to seek shelter and provided instructions such as "Drop, cover, hold on. Protect yourself." Resident Kevin Manaugh described his experience of receiving the alert while having breakfast, which allowed him to take protective measures under a door frame before feeling the significant shaking—something he remarked was one of the worst tremors he had ever experienced.
Reflecting on the quake, Manaugh acknowledged the effectiveness of the alert system, providing him with crucial time to safeguard himself. Although his home remained undamaged, he expressed an intention to prepare an emergency evacuation kit in light of this experience, considering the earthquake in conjunction with recent wildfire threats in the region.
