While you were sleeping, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck near the city of Westwood, CA:
3.6 magnitude earthquake hits Westwood https://t.co/gk7AvVvKNd pic.twitter.com/dVY7FRlD9k
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) September 19, 2017
There were no major reports of damage, but blue check celebrities were quick to share the experience on Twitter:
I think LA just had an earthquake because everyone I know in LA just tweeted it.
— Mikey Neumann (@mikeyface) September 19, 2017
Model Chrissy Teigen even almost peed her pants:
it woke me up and I almost peed my pants. first earthquake since giving birth. I am definitely peeing for anything bigger
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) September 19, 2017
Other reactions:
Was it me or did the earth just shake? #Earthquake
— Don Lemon (@donlemon) September 19, 2017
Ok I'm awake. Just felt that #earthquake
— Ashley Tisdale (@ashleytisdale) September 19, 2017
Just woke up to an earthquake…I'm shook! #earthquake
— Victoria Justice (@VictoriaJustice) September 19, 2017
Fuck that earthquake was strong. Everyone ok???
— BITCHIMBELLATHORNE (@bellathorne) September 19, 2017
What’s funny is that TNT was showing the disaster flick “San Andreas” last night:
So freaky!! I fell asleep watching San Andreas and woke up to an earthquake!!! What are the chances… now I'm like ??? up for the night.
— Nicole Lynn Williams (@JusttNic) September 19, 2017
Was so excited we were filming San Andreas 2 just now ☹️
— Zach Harper (@talkhoops) September 19, 2017
Here’s what it looked like live on local TV:
Here's the moment KNBC in #LosAngeles felt the 3.6 magnitude #earthquake overnight while they were on the air. pic.twitter.com/5P9ENW786B
— Chris Stewart (@CStewartNews) September 19, 2017
Although not everyone in L.A. thought the quake was a big deal:
90% of earthquake experiences are Is It An Earthquake Or Is It Some Psychopath In My Building Moving Around Furniture After 10pm
— Matt Pearce ? (@mattdpearce) September 19, 2017
3.6 earthquake ?? That all you got San Andreas ??my LA brothers and sisters are too strong ??
— David Mazouz (@realdavidmazouz) September 19, 2017
LA shook over a 3.6 #earthquake Iol go back to bed ??
— Qui West (@QuiWest) September 19, 2017
3AM grandson sleep but guess who is wide awake … #NoHelp #SleptThroughEarthquake https://t.co/sv6SBaduis
— GloZell Green (@GloZell) September 19, 2017
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) September 19, 2017
https://twitter.com/cristela9/status/910053944587468800
Even the official account for “The Walking Dead” got in on the trolling:
When you feel an #earthquake for two seconds and act like you just survived something pic.twitter.com/tl70pplpKA
— The Walking Dead (@TheWalkingDead) September 19, 2017
Yes, L.A. avoided the Big One…
WOW LA #earthquake. WE WILL REBUILD. pic.twitter.com/w98h4magEW
— CRAY (@craymusic) September 19, 2017
…this time. Coincidentally, on this day in 1985 a major earthquake struck Mexico City killing thousands:
19.09.1985
Mexico City hit by an 8.1 earthquake killing an estimated 10,000 and leaving 250,000 others homeless. pic.twitter.com/uv1nAduBUc
— CGTN Africa (@cgtnafrica) September 19, 2017
Time to check on your earthquake prep, L.A.:
After today's 3.6 #earthquake, here's a reminder about how to prepare for The Big One https://t.co/4gD8po86sA
— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) September 19, 2017
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