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The San Diego Union-Tribune
 
This day in our region's history

May 18, 2008

1940: A magnitude 7.1 earthquake centered in Imperial Valley leaves nine people dead and causes $6 million in property damage.

1964: The Norwegian freighter Sandanger explodes and burns off the coast of Baja California, killing 10.

SOURCE: Union-Tribune archives

AS A MATTER OF FACT

Imperial Beach is the most southwesterly city in the continental United States.

SOURCE: Imperial Beach city Web site

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