Los Angeles:
A powerful 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck southern California on Monday, according to US geologists.
The quake originated 2.5 miles (four kilometers) south of Julian, a town located approximately 20 miles from the US-Mexico border, and was at a depth of eight miles, as reported by the US Geological Survey.
Following the initial quake, a series of smaller aftershocks were felt in the region.
Fortunately, there have been no immediate reports of any damage caused by the earthquake.
The US West Coast is known for being a region where multiple tectonic plates meet, making tremors a common occurrence.
Southern California has experienced several significant earthquakes in the past, with the 1994 Northridge earthquake in the Los Angeles area being one of the most devastating, resulting in numerous casualties and extensive damage to property and infrastructure.
The historic San Francisco earthquake of 1906, which triggered a tsunami as well, is estimated to have claimed the lives of over 3,000 individuals, with many perishing in the fires that broke out in the aftermath of the quake.
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