Earthquake shakes San Diego area

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake shook the San Diego area on Monday.

The earthquake’s epicenter was reported near Julian, California, a town about 30 miles northeast of downtown San Diego, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

San Diego Fire told Fox News that there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Some schools in the area were also being evacuated as a precaution.

The temblor was initially reported as 6.0 magnitude before being downgraded to 5.2 magnitude, according to the USGS.

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said that Newsom was briefed on the earthquake and that the state is coordinating with local authorities to assess any damage and if emergency response is needed.

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