As people across Southern California sheltered from Hurricane Hilary; another natural disaster hit - a magnitude 5.1 earthquake.
Its epicentre was northwest of Los Angeles and #hurriquake was soon trending on social media, SIA reports with reference to foreign media.
The earthquake did not cause major damage, and the hurricane has also since been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said over 100 fire stations were checking buildings for damage.
Ms Bass said in a tweet. that there were no initial reports of structural damage caused by the earthquake or any injuries.
Seismologist Dr Lucy Jones told NBC news it was "interesting" to have the earthquake near Ojai, and was the "first time we've had a five since 1932 in exactly this location, and even within the Ventura basin".
She warned more aftershocks were likely over the next few days.
The quake hit at the same time as post-tropical cyclone Hilary, which left many residents unsure where they should seek cover.
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