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March 3 (UPI) -- A preliminary magnitude-3.9 earthquake shook Los Angeles just hours after the end of the Academy Awards. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 10:13 p.m. PST earthquake, with a depth of about 9.5 miles, was centered about 1.24 miles east-southeast of North Hollywood.

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck the San Fernando Valley at roughly 10:15 p.m. Sunday night and was felt in and around Los Angeles, according to the United States Geological Survey.

A lucky group of people have gone home with Oscar gold. “Anora,” the dramatic comedy from director Sean Baker, was the night’s big winner at the 97th Academy Awards, taking home five awards including best picture and best actress for star Mikey Madison.

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