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COMPTON, Calif. (KABC) — A 3.1-magnitude earthquake centered near Compton shook the South Los Angeles area Thursday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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The earthquake struck around 1:32 p.m. with its epicenter about 2.5 miles south-southeast of Compton. It was recorded at a depth of 8.2 miles, the USGS says.
No injuries or damages were immediately reported.
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