LA hit by earthquake: 3.6 magnitude quake shakes Westwood
LOS ANGELES has been rocked by a 3.6 magnitude earthquake.
Los Angeles hit by 3.6 magnitude earthquake
The quake struck nearly 4 miles northwest of Westwood at 11.20 pm (local time).
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
US Geological Survey seismologist Zachary Reeves, said: “We get these size earthquakes fairly frequently. Any severe damage would be pretty unlikely."
The tremors categorised as intensity 4 and 5 were also felt in parts of the San Fernando Valley.
LA has been hit by a earthquake
Shaking was also felt in Los Feliz, Silver Lake and Glendale.
And it wasn't long before #earthquake was trending on Twitter as Californians took to social media.
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian tweeted "Literally jumped out of bed so fast. I'm so scared of earth quakes. I hope I can fall back asleep tonight."
Model Chrissy Teigen wrote: "Earthquake. oh my god I told u surgery is in metrograde.
"It woke me up and I almost peed my pants. First earthquake since giving birth. I am definitely peeing for anything bigger."
According to USGS intensity 4 shaking is defined as having a strength that can awaken some people and disturb dishes, windows and doors.
It can also cause walls to make a cracking sound or provide the sensation of a heavy truck hitting a building.
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