A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck in the Compton area, with the epicenter reported to sit over the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone. The quake highlights seismic risk along a prominent Southern California urban fault line.
WHO:Residents in the Compton area; seismology/earthquake reporting agencies
WHAT:A magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred near Compton, centered over the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone.
WHEN:Reported Sep 6, 2026 at 5:46 PM ET
WHERE:Compton, California
WHY:Cause not yet established.
Reporting from 1 identified publisher for this event.
