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Los Angeles Hit by 3.9-Magnitude Earthquake Following Oscars Night

The quake struck near North Hollywood shortly after the 97th Academy Awards concluded, with no reports of injuries or major damage.

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US comedian and host Conan O'Brien speaks onstage during the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 2, 2025. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The earthquake occurred at 10:13 p.m. PST on March 2, with its epicenter located about 1.4 miles east-southeast of North Hollywood.
  • The tremor, at a depth of 9.5 miles, caused light shaking felt across Los Angeles, including in the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, and Long Beach.
  • No injuries or significant structural damage were reported, and the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed it would not enter 'earthquake mode.'
  • Over 8,000 people reported feeling the quake through the USGS 'Did You Feel It?' program, with shaking also captured on live streams of Oscars afterparties.
  • The earthquake followed a series of other natural events in California this year, including wildfires and a severe storm, but posed no immediate threat to public safety.