Videos show shaking from 5.2 quake that struck near San Diego

A powerful 5.2 magnitude earthquake rattled the San Diego County area Monday morning but did not appear to cause any major damage.

Chip Yost reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on April 14, 2025.

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[wungee]

It was originally reported as a 6.7, then a 6.0, then a 5.1, then a 5.2

The most interesting part was the early warning system. That was pretty cool.

[spoobini]

I was just on the phone with a call center rep who said "Im so sorry im in califiornia and we are having an earthquake, im going to put you on hold"


She came back after the hold, shes okay

[GistGlimpse]

Sending thoughts to everyone in San Diego. That 5.2 quake was a serious shake - hoping everyone is safe and checking in on loved ones. ❤

[RonBlake-qwtj]

That earthquake felt way stronger than a 5.2. I’m in Carlsbad

[californiadude]

This KTLA 5 Reporter was driving in Vista.

Jaime Chambers talked to KTLA 5 and he was also a FOX 5 San Diego News Reporter.

[bambicrandi]

I was more worried about the warning that popped up on my phone. Then all I felt was a nudge, and sat back down.

[thegreencat]

My mom always said " If the toilet water doesnt slosh out....its nothing"

[YukiDoesStuff]

I was in school, all the students were freaking out and we could hear the glass rattling!! It was scary! We all ran outside when it was happening and stayed there for a while

[JF-ltzc]

What, exactly, is the point of driving for 1.5 hours to Julian only to stand around and look at people who have already moved on?
I remember the Northridge quake. Not nearly as close as the Julian quake (lived in Poway), but that was a shaker for sure.

[DharmaTalksToo]

Animals express love and protection in their own way. Watching elephants form a protective circle during the earthquake is so touching. They remind us humans that every life is precious. We have the ability to choose kindness—by not harming or consuming animals and their offspring, we take a small step toward a more compassionate world. ❤🙏🙏

[awarr]

Was on a video call with my team and our SD team member was in the middle of his presentation when he started saying "woooow....wooow....omg its an earthquake....wooooww" all of us were 😮

[kgs]

Yes, it does somehow make you feel alive! It’s the adrenaline that starts pumping. I felt it in San Carlos. That was the best/most we have felt in years. Very short, just a few seconds, no damage (except, perhaps, for our poor, already broken foundation). It certainly got my morning started!

[all-biz]

I lived in Chula Vista in 1985 when the a earthquake hit I believe it was on a Saturday morning around 930 or 10. I remember it lasting a good 10 15 seconds

[svjim]

My phone alert at the time said it was 6.2

[mr.rhinehart]

What's really interesting is that you need earthquakes. They're actually necessary, they release tension that has been building up for years. What you don't need is plate tectonics that create tension that's not released until maybe 30, 40 or a hundred years and then all of a sudden you got a massive big earthquake.

[sasha]

I reside in a single story bungalow near Balboa Park in San Diego. It was super, super mild. The earthquake alarm system awoke me, the house shook a bit, and I went back to sleep. Not a big deal at all.

[Fadamor]

I was in San Diego back around 1990 when there was a ~5.0 earthquake just off the coast of Oceanside. I was in a three-story building next to Shelter Island on the top floor when the equipment table started shaking. I flew down the three flights of stairs and out into the parking lot, where the seagulls on the light poles were having trouble staying on the swaying poles. Then it was over.
I blame tectonic plate movement.

[CheeKee-rj]

In the valley Oceanside California, frames fell off the walls decorations fell off the tables. I just got on my knees and asked Jesus to protect my home and family.

[bluecalina]

Animals and birds have been acting strange a few days prior and bad smell in LA. Then boom this happens. Hopefully it settles down

[bingbruce]

Oh my God! Those home security camera images That wasn't even newsworthy footage. When Chip gets to Jillian, he is going to find out the coffee that was spilled in the local dinners has already been cleaned up. He should stay for the pie though.