Earthquake shakes high-rise under construction with workers on top level
- A 5.2 magnitude earthquake shook San Diego County on Monday morning, April 14, near Julian.
- The earthquake prompted safety checks at a downtown San Diego high-rise under construction at West B and Union Street.
- Construction workers paused work for a headcount and site inspection, with hundreds working on top levels, according to reports.
- One elevator operator, Novenario, reported the experience: "We were swaying in an elevator, moving side to side by a foot."
- Authorities found the site secure with no hazards, so work resumed following standard procedures, and no major injuries occurred.
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Earthquake shakes high-rise under construction with workers on top level
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