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California Trembles: 3.1 Quake Shakes Compton Area
17 Sep
Summary
- A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Compton, California, on Thursday.
- The epicenter was near the Newport-Inglewood fault, a seismically active zone.
- No injuries or damage were immediately reported following the tremor.
A moderate 3.1 magnitude earthquake jolted the Compton, California area on Thursday, as reported by the USGS seismic network. The earthquake's epicenter was pinpointed approximately two miles south-southeast of Compton.
The seismic event occurred at a depth of 13.2 kilometers, with its origin recorded near the active Newport-Inglewood fault. Residents in nearby areas such as Downey, Long Beach, and Los Angeles experienced light shaking.
This tremor is the latest in a series of seismic activities in Southern California. It follows another magnitude 3 earthquake in the Compton vicinity less than two weeks prior, and approximately 90 smaller quakes over the preceding weekend.
As of Thursday, there were no immediate reports detailing any injuries or damage resulting from the earthquake.
