Southern California was hit by two minor earthquakes in early September, with the most recent event occurring near Compton in Los Angeles County on September 6, 2026. The earthquake, measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale, struck at 12:13 am local time (GMT -7).
The earthquake near Compton was preceded by another minor tremor on September 2, 2026, which also measured 3.2 on the Richter scale and was located near Ontario, California. Both earthquakes were relatively light in magnitude and did not cause significant damage.
The seismic activity near Compton was recorded at a depth of 4 kilometers southeast of the city, indicating a shallow event that could be felt by local residents but was unlikely to cause major structural damage.
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