According to the US Geological Survey, the quake struck with an epicentre in Julian, California.

Reports say, the resort town is located in the Cuyamaca Mountains about an hour north-east of San Diego. Around two hours after the earthquake, Perette Godwin, a spokeswoman for the City of San Diego, told the newsmen there had been no reports of structural damage or injuries.

Meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office posted on X shortly after the quake that he had been briefed on the situation.