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Hedlund, P. (2026, October 9). Earthquake strikes Southern California overnight Friday. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/09/us-news/3-2-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-near-long-beach-overnight-friday/
Hedlund, Patrick. “Earthquake strikes Southern California overnight Friday.” New York Post, 9 Oct. 2026, https://nypost.com/2026/10/09/us-news/3-2-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-near-long-beach-overnight-friday/.
Hedlund, Patrick. “Earthquake strikes Southern California overnight Friday.” New York Post, October 9, 2026. https://nypost.com/2026/10/09/us-news/3-2-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-near-long-beach-overnight-friday/.
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A 3.2-magnitude earthquake hit around 12:45 AM on Friday, roughly one mile southwest of Signal Hill, California, according to the US Geological Survey. The tremor occurred approximately 7.64 miles beneath the surface and was centered about 10 miles offshore from the coast. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
This event follows a 3.5-magnitude quake that struck off the Orange County coastline earlier in the week, impacting areas as far south as San Diego. The recent activity has raised concerns among local residents and seismologists about potential seismic risks in Southern California.