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Explanation:
This is because the tectonic plates are rubbing up against each other.
The following explanation was taken from oceanexplorer.gov:
"As the plates rub against each other, huge stresses can cause portions of the rock to break, resulting in earthquakes. Places where these breaks occur are called faults. A well-known example of a transform plate boundary is the San Andreas Fault in California. "
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