3.9 Earthquake Follows Oscars, Spares LA Party

A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck near North Hollywood shortly after the 2025 Academy Awards ceremony, with its effects felt across the Los Angeles area. Despite the tremor, which occurred at approximately 10:13 p.m., there were no reports of significant damage or injuries, and the Los Angeles Fire Department did not enter earthquake mode. The quake did not disturb the Vanity Fair Oscar afterparty attended by celebrities like Megan Thee Stallion and Kim Kardashian at the Wallis Annenberg Center in Beverly Hills. The earthquake was widely reported by attendees on social media, but the festivities continued without interruption. The Oscars night was notably successful for the film 'Anora', which won five awards, including best picture and best actress for Mikey Madison. Residents are still reminded of the importance of earthquake preparedness given the state's seismic activity.