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5.1 Earthquake Strikes Near Mexicali

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Did you feel anything? A 5.1 earthquake struck near the California-Mexico border, some 21 miles west of Mexicali at 5:39 p.m., according to the USGS. This is the same area where a large quake struck in early April. CNN says there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

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