Overview
- A shallow magnitude-3.2 earthquake rattled the South Bay near Compton shortly after midnight, producing light but noticeable shaking.
- The U.S. Geological Survey located the epicenter about two miles southeast of Compton at an estimated depth of roughly eight miles.
- Many residents reported feeling the tremor across the southern Los Angeles area and as far away as Santa Clarita, and no injuries or damage have been reported.
- Local officials said they will continue to watch for any additional seismic activity and advised residents to review basic earthquake preparedness steps.
- The quake occurred on the Newport-Inglewood Fault, a major urban fault that has produced damaging earthquakes in the past, so even small events are used to remind communities of long-term risk.