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Magnitude 3.2 earthquake rattles Long Beach area

The early-morning quake was centered southwest of Signal Hill. No damage was immediately reported.

Published October 9, 2026

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck near Long Beach at 12:44 a.m. Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The agency’s preliminary event record placed the epicenter about 2 kilometers southwest of Signal Hill.

Magnitude: 3.2

Time: 12:44 a.m. Friday

Location: About 2 kilometers southwest of Signal Hill

Depth: 12.3 kilometers

No immediate damage reported

ABC7 reported that no damage had been reported shortly after the quake. The USGS listed the event as an automatic preliminary record, meaning its magnitude and location may be revised after review.

Residents can submit what they felt and follow official revisions on the USGS event page.

Sources: ABC7 Los Angeles → and U.S. Geological Survey →