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San Diego Hit by M5.2 Quake, No Damage Reported

4/19/2025

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A M5.2 earthquake rattled San Diego County on April 14, 2025, near the Elsinore Fault Zone, but miraculously, there were no injuries or significant damage. This historically dormant fault holds the potential for a catastrophic M7.8 quake, threatening cities like Los Angeles and Riverside with devastating consequences in the future.

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Story summary

A M5.2 earthquake rattled San Diego County on April 14, 2025, near the Elsinore Fault Zone, but miraculously, there were no injuries or significant damage. This historically dormant fault holds the potential for a catastrophic M7.8 quake, threatening cities like Los Angeles and Riverside with devastating consequences in the future.