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San Diego in California has been rocked by a huge earthquake of around 5.2 magnitude which several people described as the largest they had ever felt in the city
California has been rocked by a massive earthquake which rattled locals have described as the "biggest they have ever felt".
The US Geological Survey says the tremor, said to be a 5.2 magnitude, struck northeast of San Diego County in Julian, and around seven after shocks were felt afterwards.
One person who lives in the area said: "That was the biggest earthquake I've felt since moving to San Diego."
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Recap: Everything we know about the San Diego earthquake
The San Diego earthquake has dominated headlines across the UK this evening, with dramatic footage coming from across the pond showing violent shaking in the California community.
Here's everything we know about the tremors:
- The earthquake hit at around 10.08am local time (6.08pm local time)
- Its epicentre was just south of Julian, in San Diego county
- The tremors measured in at a magnitude of 5.2
- Seven aftershocks followed
- Residents of San Diego reported feeling light shakes, and posted videos showing their homes trembling
- Emergency services and officials have not reported any deaths, injuries, or significant damage to buildings
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All seven aftershocks recorded after 5.2 magnitude quake
Seven aftershocks were recorded following today's magnitude 5.2 earthquake ranging from magnitudes 2.5 to 4.
They are as follows:
- 10:10:17 a.m.: 2.9-magnitude, 3 km SSW of Julian
- 10:10:21 a.m.: 2.8-magnitude, 5 km SE of Julian
- 10:10:54 a.m.: 2.9-magnitude, 4 km SSE of Julian
- 10:11:30 a.m.: 2.7-magnitude, 5 km SSE of Julian
- 10:12:08 a.m.: 2.6-magnitude, 4 km S of Julian
- 10:13:08 a.m.: 3.0-magnitude, 4 km S of Julian
- 10:14:03 a.m.: 2.5-magnitude, 4 km S of Julian
- 11:23:42 a.m.: 4.0-magnitude, 4 km SSE of Julian
- 12:34:30 p.m.: 2.9-magnitude, 5 km S of Julian
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Born-and-raised San Diego resident recalls 'worst earthquake'
A born-and-raised San Diego resident has said today's earthquake was the worst he has ever experienced in his life.
Speaking to the BBC, Kevin Manaugh said he was eating breakfast when the alert came through his phone. He immediately took shelter under a door frame in his home and "the quaking started to happen"
He said: "I've lived in San Diego most of my life, I was born here, and this is probably the worst quake that I've ever felt." He added: "It was a bit shocking. Everything shook, it shook a lot. It rattled around and lasted maybe three seconds, and then it was over.
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Dogs react to earthquake caught on Ring camera
New footage from San Diego has captured the moment dogs reacted to the tremors caused by today's earthquake.
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No threat of tsunami following tremors
The US National Weather Service has confirmed in a statement following the earthquake today that there is no threat of a tsunami in connection with the tremors, which hit inland.
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No immediate reports of damage or injuries - police
The San Diego county police and local sherriff's department have not received immediate reports of injuries or deaths in the wake of the earthquake.
Firefighters have also not reported any damage, with most people posting on social media saying they experienced little more than light shaking that knocked over some items.
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'We all felt it' locals' advice as dad 'ran for the door' with son
Locals have given people experiencing an earthquake for the first time advice after they were caught in the tremors this afternoon.
One social media user posting on X said he "grabbed his son and ran for the door" after the earthquake started, but was told by another that he would "never run for a doorway". He said: "Haven’t ever experienced an earthquake. But I lived around sinkholes and I just grabbed my son and ran for the door in my boxers. Heart in my a**."
The other user said in response: "Never run for a doorway in an earthquake you duck and cover immediately. We all felt it."
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Seismographs show quake intensity in five major cities
Earthquake seismographs stationed across California have captured the moment the tremors struck and their intensity in five major cities: Anaheim, Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Bernardino and San Diego.
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California residents likely to head off worst damage in 'earthquake resistant' homes
The USGS states on its earthquake "pager" that most people living in the are where the earthquake struck today live and work in buildings that are largely "resistant to earthquake shaking".
The report states: "Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are unreinforced brick masonry and reinforced masonry construction."
Liam Doyle
Shock moment quake struck captured on video
A San Diego resident has posted footage showing the moment the earthquake struck today, with items in their room seen shakingas the tremors exploded across California.
#earthquake struck near San Diego Country Estates, California at 10:08 AM today. Tremors were felt across parts of Southern California and even reached into Mexico.
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#SanDiego #Earthquake #California #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/hkks0cQAOj
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California governor briefed on earthquake
The office of California's governor, Gavin Newsom, has confirmed he has been briefed on the earthquake.
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'Big' tremor hits California causing buildings to shake
A massive earthquake has unleashed tremors so strong that locals of a famously quake-hit city have proclaimed it the biggest they have ever felt.
California locals have taken to social media to say they felt the tremors caused by a magnitude six earthquake that rocked the state this afternoon.
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Emergency alert
A 'Severe' emergency alert was sent to thousands of San Diego locals after the powerful 5.2 earthquake.
The emergency alert read: "Earthquake detected! Drop, Cover, Hold on. Protect yourself."
San Diego earthquake warning in Los Angeles pic.twitter.com/wO2ZdrEQFC
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