A strong but shallow earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 struck southern California on Monday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
The tremor was centered around 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) south of Julian, a small town located roughly 20 miles from the US-Mexico border. It originated at a depth of eight miles and was followed by a series of smaller aftershocks.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage to infrastructure.
Southern California lies along the boundary of several tectonic plates, making it one of the most seismically active regions in the United States.
The region has experienced several major quakes in the past, including the devastating 1994 Northridge earthquake that killed dozens and caused billions of dollars in damage.
California's most infamous quake remains the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, which triggered widespread fires and a tsunami, resulting in an estimated 3,000 deaths.
The tremor was centered around 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) south of Julian, a small town located roughly 20 miles from the US-Mexico border. It originated at a depth of eight miles and was followed by a series of smaller aftershocks.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage to infrastructure.
Magnitude 5.1 out of San Diego earthquake just now… #californiaearthquake pic.twitter.com/kREgBxF7DF
— Hotel Matt (@mdmarquis) April 14, 2025
Southern California lies along the boundary of several tectonic plates, making it one of the most seismically active regions in the United States.
The region has experienced several major quakes in the past, including the devastating 1994 Northridge earthquake that killed dozens and caused billions of dollars in damage.
California's most infamous quake remains the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, which triggered widespread fires and a tsunami, resulting in an estimated 3,000 deaths.
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