(KGTV) – An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 was reported near the Palomar Observatory in North County on Sunday.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake struck 18 miles northeast of Escondido at 9:45 a.m. The quake was originally reported as a 4.1 magnitude before it was downgraded.
Notable quake, preliminary info: M 4.0 - 5km WSW of Palomar Observatory, CA https://t.co/hn73yUDUhh
— USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) January 30, 2022
According to the USGS, people across San Diego County and as far down as Chula Vista reported feeling the quake.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
