4.2 Earthquake Shakes Los Angeles Are, Social Media Reacts
According to breaking reports by ABC News, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck California this Thursday and was felt in Los Angeles. It hit at about 7:29 a.m., the USGS said. It was also noted that a 3.3-magnitude aftershock hit the area about 10 minutes later. Both were centered in the San Fernando Valley, north of LA, The Boston Globe reported. No immediate reports of injuries or damage were available.
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Residents who were shaken out of their beds by the quake quickly took to social media to react to the freighting moment. Some described it to be “very scary” with some others trying to figure out if anyone felt the earthquake.
Rapper Iggy Azalea tweeted, “Wellllll either there was an earthquake or a ghost just shook tf outta me while I was sleeping.”
“Keeping Up With The Kardashians” star Khloé Kardashian also said, “Oh man!! Wow, that felt much bigger than a 4.5 #earthquake. So scary! Sneakers and my flashlight by my bed 🙏🏽🙏🏽” She added, “2020 we are tired sis!!!! TIRED!! T I R E D.”
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Oh man!! Wow that felt much bigger than a 4.5 #earthquake. So scary! Sneakers and my flashlight by my bed 🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) July 30, 2020
2020 we are tired sis!!!! TIRED!! T I R E D
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) July 30, 2020
My preparedness for an earthquake is the same as the US government for COVID-19. None.
— JoJo. (@iamjojo) July 30, 2020
Now I'm questioning everything… should I be sleeping with shoes on
— TINASHE (@Tinashe) July 30, 2020
If that #earthquake is any clue of what’s next in 2020, I’m done.
— marshmello (@marshmello) July 30, 2020
The USGS initially reported a magnitude 4.5 tremor, but has since downgraded it. LAFD said it engaged its Earthquake Emergency Mode, with fire engines and helicopters patrolling its 470 square-mile jurisdiction, CBS News reports.
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