A strong 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck Southern California early Monday, rattling residents and underscoring the region’s seismic risk. Centered near the San Andreas Fault, where major tectonic plates meet, the quake caused intense but brief shaking, according to witness reports on social media.
Though no major damage or injuries were reported, several schools closed as a precaution, and emergency crews began inspecting infrastructure. The quake’s epicenter lies in one of the world’s most closely watched seismic zones.
