5.2 magnitude earthquake strikes San Diego County, felt across Southern California

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake shook San Diego County and large parts of Southern California on Monday.

The temblor was centered 3 miles south of Julian and 17 miles east of Ramona and was felt across the region. There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries, but some residents reported feeling a strong jolt.

The strongest shaking was in sparsely populated areas, considered “strong” on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale. That’s enough to be frightening and move furniture but generally causes only slight damage.

In more heavily populated areas closer to the San Diego County coast, the U.S. Geological Survey said “light” shaking was likely, capable of rattling dishes and feeling like a heavy truck has hit a building.

The quake struck at 10:08 a.m. Julian is about 138 miles southeast of Los Angeles.