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3.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Compton, No Damage

9/6/2026

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The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 3.2-magnitude earthquake near Compton, California, at 12:13 a.m. Sunday.
The quake’s epicenter was about 2 miles south-southeast of Compton at an 8-mile depth.
No injuries or damage were reported following the tremor.
USGS DYFI data recorded 1,065 felt reports describing weak shaking.
Residents in Universal City, La Habra, Whittier, Los Angeles and Garden Grove reported feeling the shaking.

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The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 3.2-magnitude earthquake near Compton, California, at 12:13 a.m. Sunday.
The quake’s epicenter was about 2 miles south-southeast of Compton at an 8-mile depth.
No injuries or damage were reported following the tremor.
USGS DYFI data recorded 1,065 felt reports describing weak shaking.
Residents in Universal City, La Habra, Whittier, Los Angeles and Garden Grove reported feeling the shaking.