USGS map shows location of the earthquake.
USGS map shows location of the earthquake.

A 3.2-magnitude earthquake jolted the Julian area in east San Diego County on Tuesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The epicenter was six miles north-northeast of Julian and about 44 miles northeast of San Diego, according to the USGS, which said the quake struck at 7:27 a.m. at a depth of about 4.3 miles.

No injuries or damage were reported.

The USGS said the quake was felt as far west as Escondido, San Marcos and El Cajon.

— City News Service

Chris Jennewein is founder and senior editor of Times of San Diego.