3.2-magnitude earthquake rattles Compton area overnight, USGS says
Sunday, September 6, 2026 2:22PM
A 3.2-magnitude earthquake rattled the South Bay area overnight, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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COMPTON, Calif. (KABC) -- A 3.2-magnitude earthquake rattled the South Bay area of Los Angeles County overnight, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake, centered about 2 miles southeast of Compton, struck around 12:15 a.m. Sunday. It hit at a depth of nearly 8 miles.
Many people in the area reported feeling the shaking.
There were no reports of any injuries or damage.
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