In a rare instance, some residents received an early warning alert roughly five seconds before the quake hit, giving a brief window to brace for the shaking.
Authorities continue to monitor the area for possible aftershocks.
Powerful earthquake strikes San Diego – Locals recount scenes of utter chaos.
Eyewitnesses in San Diego described scenes of chaos as the earthquake struck. Buildings swayed, lights flickered, and loud rumbling could be heard throughout the city. Many residents were caught off guard, unsure of what to do as the ground beneath them shook violently.
One local resident, Sarah Thompson, recounted her experience during the earthquake. “I was sitting in my living room when suddenly everything started shaking. I could hear things falling off shelves and crashing to the ground. It was terrifying. I didn’t know if it was going to stop or get worse,” she said.
Another resident, Miguel Rodriguez, was driving on the freeway when the earthquake hit. “I felt my car shake