Earthquake Shakes Hollywood During Oscars Afterparty! 🏆🌟 A magnitude 3.9 earthquake hit Hollywood just as some of the biggest stars began celebrating after the Oscars. The quake, with its epicenter in North Hollywood, struck shortly after 10:00 p.m. local time, causing high-rise buildings to wobble like jelly and eliciting screams from partygoers at the Vanity Fair afterparty. Despite the dramatic jolt, there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
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According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake was felt miles across Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed that the quake was felt downtown, but they did not initiate "Earthquake Mode," as the tremor was relatively minor and no tsunami alert was issued.
The earthquake adds to a series of about 40 that have hit Southern California since the start of March, most of which were too small to be felt. This quake follows a magnitude 3.7 event near Malibu last month and a strong magnitude 7 earthquake in northern California in December.
BBC correspondents covering the Oscars reported the fierce shaking, with some likening it to a bomb going off. Emma Vardy, preparing for final Oscars filming, described how her diamond earrings wobbled as the high-rise she was in swayed. For one resident, it was the biggest earthquake she had felt, surprised it was only a magnitude 3.9.
This unexpected seismic event certainly added an extra layer of excitement to Hollywood's most glamorous night, reminding everyone of the ever-present forces of nature.