Earthquake strikes near Compton, California

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck near Compton, California, just after midnight on Sunday. The tremor occurred at a depth of approximately eight miles, with the epicenter located roughly two to three miles south-southeast of Compton.

While the shaking was described as light or mild, hundreds of residents across the greater Los Angeles area reported feeling the event. Reported locations included Santa Clarita, La Habra, Seal Beach, Los Angeles, Bell, and La Mirada. No damage or accidents were reported following the quake.

The epicenter is situated on the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone, a significant urban fault line that runs through Culver City, Compton, and Long Beach. This fault system is notable for causing the deadly 1933 Long Beach earthquake. Additionally, seismologists monitor the Compton blind thrust fault in the area, which is capable of producing larger seismic events beneath the densely populated metropolitan region.