# Earthquake strikes Los Angeles soon after Oscars ceremony concludes

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The 3.9-magnitude quake shook the North Hollywood area late on Sunday night, but no significant reports of damage have been received.

An earthquake has hit  just after the Oscars ceremony wrapped up.

, a 3.9-magnitude earthquake 15km below the earth’s surface struck the North Hollywood district of the city at 22:23 local time on 2 March.

Local broadcaster KABC said the effects were “felt in the San Fernando Valley and other parts of Los Angeles”, but there were no reports of significant damage or injuries.  it was “not entering earthquake mode”.

The USGS said the tremor was reported about 1.4 miles east-southeast of North Hollywood; 1.7 miles north of Universal City; 2.5 miles east-northeast of Studio City and 3 miles west-southwest of Burbank.

The earthquake struck just after the Oscars concluded; the evening was a resounding triumph for Anora, winner of five awards including best picture, best actress for Mikey Madison and best director for Sean Baker. .

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