Earthquake strikes off San Diego coast

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.2 hit this afternoon about 13 miles west of Del Mar, but caused no reported damage or significant ground tremors.

(Credit: eoearth.org)

(Credit: eoearth.org)

The 2:28 p.m. temblor was centered near Santa Catalina Island, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

No emergency calls resulted from the shaker, according to dispatchers with several northern San Diego County public-safety agencies.

The surf off the coast of Del Mar remained mild following the reported time of the quake, a city lifeguard said.

 

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