Earthquake rocks Southern California as 4.0 magnitude tremor rattles homes and businesses across Inland Empire

A seismic 4.0 magnitude earthquake has rattled parts of Southern California in the early hours of Sunday morning.   

The earthquake struck at 3:41 a.m. in Ontario with an epicenter near the Ontario International Airport, according to the US Geological Survey.

Initially recorded as a 4.3 magnitude quake, its was gradually downgraded to a 4.0 and was followed by several small aftershocks, the strongest of which was 2.5, reported KTLA.

There are no reports of damage or injuries. Shaking was reported in parts of Los Angeles, Culver City, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, Torrance and Whittier.

Pictured: The tremors felt across Southern California 

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