Compton, a Los Angeles County, was hit with a 3.2 magnitude earthquake on Sunday, sparking chaos among residents overnight.
As per the US Geological Survey, the quake occurred, with the epicenter located 2 miles southeast of Compton, striking shortly after midnight, at approximately 12:15 a.m.
Earthquake rattles area close to Compton
The earthquake originated nearly 8 miles below the surface, as per the USGS.
Residents reported tremors across the area, but fortunately, no immediate indications of major impact such as damage and injuries was reported.
It’s worth mentioning residents in multiple cities, such as Universal City, La Habra, Whittier, Los Angeles and Garden Grove, reported feeling the tremor, according to the USGS DYFI report.
The event marked the third earthquake within a month globally, as Columbia and Peru were previously jolted by a severe earthquake, which posed significant damage to the buildings and claimed several lives.
The increasing number of earthquakes highlights the need for scientists to analyze seismic data and determine whether the individual quakes are connected.
The Compton earthquake also serves as a reminder of the region’s ongoing seismic risk. Southern California sits along and around several active fault systems, making earthquakes a recurring natural hazard for communities across the region.
