The US Geological Survey says the earthquake hit at midnight Tuesday and had an epicenter about 16 kilometers northwest of San Clemente Island.
The agency says the earthquake had a depth of about 4.9 kilometers.
The KABC TV station reports that the earthquake was felt in parts of Los Angeles, Long Beach, the South Bay and Orange County.
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