A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck southern California near Julian, a town close to the US-Mexico border, originating at a depth of eight miles. The quake, followed by aftershocks, caused no immediate reports of injuries or damage. Southern California is seismically active due to its location on tectonic plate boundaries, having experienced major quakes like the 1994 Northridge event.
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