Small LA quake near Compton sparks big fault-line fears

An overnight 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Compton in Los Angeles' South Bay, with a depth of about 8 miles; there were no injuries or damage reported, though residents felt the tremor. Scientists warn Southern California sits atop major fault systems (San Andreas and San Jacinto) and that a larger quake could occur in the future, potentially near magnitude 7.5, especially around Cajon Pass where faults intersect. The region's seismic history includes deadly quakes such as Northridge (1994) and San Fernando (1971).