Earthquake jolts Los Angeles area as magnitude 3.1 temblor strikes near Compton
The earthquake occurred at 1:32 p.m. local time at a depth of 8.2 miles.
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THE TAKEAWAY
- A magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred in the Los Angeles area on Thursday.
- The quake happened at 1:32 p.m. local time.
- Shaking was felt across parts of the greater Los Angeles metro area.
COMPTON Calif. – A magnitude 3.1 earthquake rattled the greater Los Angeles area Thursday, striking roughly two miles south-southeast of Compton, a city known for its iconic contributions to hip-hop culture.
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred 2.4 miles Southeast of Compton, California, at 1:32 p.m. PT on Thursday.
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According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at 1:32 p.m. local time at a depth of 8.2 miles just outside the populated California city.
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Shaking was felt across parts of the Los Angeles metro area, from Long Beach to Glendale, according to the USGS shake map.
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The earthquake was minor, with preliminary reports indicating that the strongest shaking was weak.