In the early hours of Monday morning, a preliminary magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck the coastal areas from San Diego to Los Angeles County. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the quake occurred around 2:45 a.m., approximately 70 miles off the coast of San Diego. Initial data suggests that it originated at a depth of 5.9 kilometers.

Despite the notable tremor, there were no reports of damage or injuries resulting from the earthquake. However, over 200 residents along the Southern California coast, ranging from Chula Vista to Long Beach, reported feeling "weak" to "light" shaking according to the USGS's "Did you feel it?" survey.

Seismologists have assured the public that the off-the-coast earthquake did not warrant any tsunami warnings. This provides some relief to coastal communities, as the recent event followed closely after the occurrence of a pair of quakes that rattled East County just over a month ago.

As scientists continue to track seismic activity in California, there is ongoing concern about where the next significant earthquake, often referred to as the "big one," might strike. Seismologists are closely monitoring fault lines across the region to identify areas of top concern.