Epicentrum EarthquakesAnd it was in the county San Diego, at a depth of 13 km. The shock was felt in a large part of the state, From San Diego to Los Angeles.
Because of shocks schools have been evacuated. People left their homes. According to residents' accounts, the shock was “quite strong” and “everything fell off the shelves.”
Local rail connections were suspended.
Earthquake in the USA. “Gentle shocks” could be felt by 25 million people
The building was “swayed for a long time” – reported in an interview with ABC News Greg Allen from Washington, who was in a shock in San Diego. – Everything started (…) Then we heard that people were going down the stairs. And due to the fact that we are not from here, we decided that we should also leave the building – he added.
“I thought the windows would explode (…) It was very terrifying,” said AFP Paul Nelson agency, owner of Eagle Mining Co, a historic gold mine in Julian near San Diego.
According to American geological services “gentle shocks” could have felt over 25 million people.
The epicenter was about 100 km from the border with Mexico. The earthquake was also felt in the city of Tijuana.