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Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes San Diego Country Estates, California region
JULIAN, CA — A pair of earthquakes struck near Julian in San Diego County on the morning of Monday, April 14, 2025, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The tremors were felt across parts of Southern California, prompting public reports to the “Did You Feel It?” system.
The first and stronger of the two events occurred at 10:08:28 a.m. PDT. The magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck approximately 4 kilometers (3 miles) south of Julian, at a depth of 13 kilometers (8 miles).
This moderate quake may have been felt across the broader San Diego region, particularly in higher elevations and nearby rural communities.
A second, smaller earthquake followed just five minutes later at 10:13:08 a.m. PDT.
The magnitude 3.0 aftershock was recorded in the same general area—4 kilometers (3 miles) south of Julian—with a slightly shallower depth of 12 kilometers (7 miles).
- Julian, CA – 4 km (3 miles) south
- San Diego Country Estates, CA – 18 km (11 miles) east-northeast
- Ramona, CA – 25 km (16 miles) east
- Pine Valley, CA – 25 km (16 miles) north-northwest
- Warner Springs, CA – 27 km (17 miles) south
Emergency officials have not reported any injuries or significant structural damage at this time.
However, residents are advised to remain alert for potential aftershocks and to review earthquake preparedness plans.
Those who felt either quake are encouraged to report their experience to the USGS via the “Did You Feel It?” portal to assist with data collection and analysis.
Further updates will be provided as additional assessments become available.
Talladega County, Ala. – Authorities have confirmed that a 55-year-old Sylacauga man was killed in an early morning ATV crash after colliding with a deer in Talladega County.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, on Oakland Road, about two miles west of Sycamore.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division, the victim has been identified as Willie F. Martin.
Investigators reported that Martin was operating a 2020 Yamaha YFZ450 ATV when the vehicle struck a deer in the roadway.
Following the impact, the ATV veered off the road and overturned. Martin was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Trooper Jaylon James of ALEA confirmed the details of the crash and said that no other vehicles were involved.
The collision remains under investigation by ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division, and no additional information has been released at this time.