M3.1 earthquake — 4 km SSE of Compton, CA
An magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred 4 km SSE of Compton, CA on Sep 6, 2026 at 07:13 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 16 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M3.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 15.8 km |
| Coordinates | 33.864, -118.210 |
| Time | Sep 6, 07:13 UTC |
| Location | 4 km SSE of Compton, CA |
| USGS event ID | ci41542024 |
What this magnitude typically means
Minor earthquakes are often felt close to the epicenter but almost never cause damage. Whether you feel one at all depends on how near and how shallow it is. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.6 | 118 km | Sep 11, 10:19 UTC | 6 km W of Edwards Air Force Base, CA |
| M2.8 | 167 km | Sep 8, 12:45 UTC | 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA |
| M2.7 | 170 km | Sep 8, 21:15 UTC | 39 km NE of Big Bear City, CA |
| M2.9 | 247 km | Sep 6, 15:33 UTC | 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA |
| M2.5 | 255 km | Sep 9, 12:09 UTC | 28 km WSW of Olancha, CA |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.