LA hit with massive 4.2 magnitude earthquake that shakes up a few celebrities

Los Angeles, California - A big earthquake rocked southern California early Wednesday morning, and a few celebrities took to social media to share their reactions.

Southern California was hit with a big earthquake early Wednesday morning.
Southern California was hit with a big earthquake early Wednesday morning.  © Collage: IMAGO/ZUMA Wire & Screenshot / Twitter / USGS & IMAGO / Runway Manhattan

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) issued an alert that the area was in "earthquake mode" as of 2 AM early Wednesday morning.

The local US Geological Survey Shake Alert service reported a 4.2 earthquake about 10 miles south of Malibu Beach, followed by aftershocks at magnitude 3.5, 2.8, and 2.6.

By 2:45 AM, the LAFD completed a strategic survey of the Los Angeles area and said "No damage or injuries were reported, and normal operational mode has resumed."

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While this quake was nowhere near as bad as the 6.4 earthquake that rocked Northern California this past December, it did drag out reactions from a few celebrities on Twitter.

"Anyone else felt that Earthquake in la rn?" tweeted R&B artist SZA.

Electronic artist Zedd shared, "Damn that earth quake felt GNARLY here in The Valley."

Model Winnie Harlow described the experience as a "living nightmare" that "jolted me out of my sleep." Film director Matthew Cherry also said it woke him up.

Even Chance the Rapper chimed in with "#earthquake," later stating it was his "First one ever scared the sh*t out of me."

Speaking of the earthquake, the US Geology Survey Shake Alert service wrote, "We know some of you felt shaking, and we hope you took a protective action like Drop, Cover, and Hold On."

Cover photo: Collage: IMAGO/ZUMA Wire & Screenshot / Twitter / USGS & IMAGO / Runway Manhattan

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