The quake struck at 5:52 a.m. at a depth of about eight miles.
Several people called the ABC7 newsroom to report feeling the temblor in Montebello, South Gate and East Los Angeles.
There were no reports of damage or injury.
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DEVELOPING: This report will be updated as more information becomes available.