The 5.2 quake was centered near Julian. There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries but some residents reported feeling a strong jolt.

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Julian rattled much of Southern California and Tijuana just after 10 a.m. Monday, prompting brief evacuations in downtown San Diego and shaking cities as far away as Oxnard and Palm Springs.

Southern California typically experiences more than 10,000 earthquakes per year, according to the United States Geological Survey. Most of those aren't powerful enough to be felt in a large radius, unlike today's 5.