4.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Southern California desert areas, no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

4.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Southern California desert areas east of Los Angeles; no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake occurred at approximately 1 p.m., centered 13.7 miles northeast of Barstow, with its effects felt as far as Palm Springs, 80 miles away. No immediate reports of damage or injuries have been reported in the affected areas.