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Thursday, September 17, 2026

Magnitude 3.1 Earthquake Shakes Southern Los Angeles County

The tremor's epicenter was located near Compton, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

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Magnitude 3.1 Earthquake Shakes Southern Los Angeles County

A preliminary 3.1-magnitude earthquake rattled the Los Angeles area on Thursday afternoon. The tremor struck at 1:32 p.m., with its epicenter located approximately 2.5 miles southeast of Compton.

officials have reported no injuries or structural damage resulting from the earthquake. The event occurred at a depth that caused it to be felt across Southern California.


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