Earthquake strikes Los Angeles soon after Oscars ceremony concludes

The 3.9-magnitude quake shook the North Hollywood area late on Sunday night, but no significant reports of damage have been received

An earthquake has hit Los Angeles just after the Oscars ceremony wrapped up.

According to a report from the United States Geological Survey, an earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale struck the North Hollywood district of the city at 22:23 local time on 2 March, with its epicentre 15km below the surface.