A mysterious earthquake sent shockwaves across Los Angeles late on Sunday night, causing a stir amidst the already buzzing atmosphere surrounding the 2025 Oscars. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 3.9-magnitude earthquake striking near North Hollywood around 10:13 p.m. local time.
Reports indicated that residents in Burbank and North Hollywood, as well as in Inglewood and Pasadena, experienced light shaking from the seismic event. The Los Angeles Fire Department reassured the public through social media that the earthquake epicenter was approximately one mile east-southeast of North Hollywood, although they did not implement any specific earthquake response protocol.
The USGS pinpointed the earthquake’s location about 2 miles north of Universal City and roughly 3 miles southwest of Burbank. Interestingly, the earthquake occurred after the conclusion of the Oscars ceremony, as attendees were reveling in afterparty celebrations, as highlighted by Fox Weather.
Gabe Hauari, a prominent national trending news reporter at USA TODAY, shared the details of this seismic incident. For more updates, you can stay connected with him on Twitter @GabeHauari or reach out via email at Gdhauari@gannett.com.
Originally published on USA TODAY, this article delves into the unexpected earthquake that shook Los Angeles in the wake of the 2025 Oscars ceremony.
