A 5.2 magnitude earthquake shook San Diego and surrounding California areas, sending fear across the state.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park captured this heartbreaking footage of their terrified elephants forming a herd as the experience the ground shake beneath their feet.

Residents as far as Los Angeles received emergency alerts urging them to take shelter just before the quake hit on the morning of 14 April.

So far, no injuries or major structural damage have been reported, though officials say it remains a developing situation as aftershocks have been recorded in the region.