Quake Rattles Southern California

A light earthquake followed by a slightly stronger aftershock rattled part of Southern California, according to a preliminary report from the U.S. Geological Survey.

The initial magnitude 3.8 temblor struck at 11:11 p.m. Wednesday and was centered two miles southeast of Devore, about 50 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles.

The magnitude 3.9 aftershock hit at 11:15 p.m. in the same area, the U.S.G.S. reported.

There were no reports of structural damage or injuries.