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Earthquake hits Los Angeles overnight Sunday

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Khan, Z. (2026, September 6). Earthquake hits Los Angeles overnight Sunday. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/06/us-news/earthquake-hits-los-angeles-overnight-sunday/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-06 · by Zain Khan

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A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck overnight in Los Angeles, hitting approximately 12:15 a.m. Sunday near Compton. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located 8 miles below the surface. The quake reportedly caused no injuries or damage and was felt by people across the area. Officials are monitoring for additional seismic activity following the event.
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A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck Los Angeles overnight Sunday, at approximately 12:15 a.m., with its epicenter located 2 miles southeast of Compton. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake originated nearly 8 miles below the surface. People in surrounding communities reported feeling the tremor, but there were no immediate indications of significant damage or injuries.

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Zain Khan
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California Compton The California Post App The US Geological Survey USGS

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California GPE · 1× Compton PERSON · 1× The California Post App ORG · 1× The US Geological Survey ORG · 1× USGS ORG · 1×

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framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-06
🔮 Officials will continue watching for any additional seismic activity.
2026-09-06 · New York Post
Earthquake hits Los Angeles overnight Sunday · assertive framing

Claims (6 extracted, 1 hedged)

The US Geological Survey recorded the quake at magnitude 3.2, with the epicenter located 2 miles southeast of Compton. asserted
epicenter → record → Compton
It struck shortly after midnight, at approximately 12:15 a.m. The earthquake originated nearly 8 miles below the surface, according to the USGS. uncertain
earthquake → strike → USGS
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Sign → sign → inbox
People in communities across the area said they felt the tremor, though there were no immediate indications of a major impact. asserted
they → say → impact
No injuries or damage had been reported following the earthquake. asserted
injuries → report → earthquake
Officials will continue watching for any additional seismic activity. asserted
Officials → continue → activity
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