Strong earthquake in California, near San Diego. 8 replicas so far


Earthquake, photo: Shutterstock
A powerful earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.2, occurred on Monday, April 14, in southern California, local authorities announced, according to AFP and Reuters agencies.
The American Institute of Geophysics (USGS) said that the earthquake was located near Julian, a small town in a little over an hour's driving car, notes Agerpres.
The earthquake took place at a depth of 13.4 kilometers (8.33 miles), USGS also indicated.
So far, eight replicas have been reported following the earthquake.
The department of the sheriff in San Diego has announced that he has not received immediate reports on the existence of injuries or injured persons.
The earthquake was felt even in Los Angeles, but also in some parts of San Fernando Valley, Riverside and Palm Springs, writes ABC7.