{"id":467295,"date":"2026-09-17T23:44:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T23:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/467295\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T23:44:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T23:44:11","slug":"3-1-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-near-compton-rattles-south-los-angeles-area-usgs-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/467295\/","title":{"rendered":"3.1-magnitude earthquake strikes near Compton, rattles South Los Angeles area, USGS says"},"content":{"rendered":"

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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.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

No injuries or damages were immediately reported.<\/p>\n

Are you prepared for “the big one”?<\/p>\n

ABC7 has compiled a list of items that are important to have in your earthquake kit so that you’re prepared for “the big one.”<\/p>\n

ABC7 has compiled a list of items that are important to have in your earthquake kit so that you’re prepared for “the big one.”<\/p>\n

This is a breaking news story. More details will be added as more information becomes available.<\/p>\n

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