A Los Angeles TV studio was jolted by a magnitude-4.4 earthquake during a live broadcast on Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The tremor occurred as ESPN’s “NBA Today” was on air, with host Malika Andrews conducting an interview with basketball analyst Rebecca Lobo via video call.
In the footage, the studio’s cameras and walls visibly shake as the earthquake strikes. Andrews quickly addressed the situation, saying, “We have a bit of an earthquake here in Los Angeles. We’re just going to make sure our studio lights, everything stays safe… our studio is shaking.” Despite the unexpected interruption, Andrews remained composed, ensuring her production crew was ready to continue before resuming the show.
After the broadcast, Andrews took to X (formerly Twitter) to reflect on the incident: “Definitely a scary moment here in our LA studios. Thank you to our incredible staff and crew who stayed cool throughout!”
The earthquake, which struck at a shallow depth of 7.5 miles, had its epicenter near the Highland Park neighborhood. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported no immediate injuries or structural damage following the quake.
Residents felt the tremor across the greater Los Angeles area, extending as far south as San Diego and east to Palm Springs, according to the USGS community reporting page. The quake comes just days after a magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit southern California, and a magnitude 4.9 quake struck near Barstow on July 29. Fortunately, no injuries or major damage were reported from any of these recent quakes.
