Heartstopping moment earthquake hits TV reporter live on air as studio trembles & cameraman fights to stay on feet

THIS is the heartstopping moment an earthquake struck a reporter on live TV – leaving the studio shaking and the cameraman trying not to fall over.

ESPN host Malika Andrews was live on air when a magnitude 4.4 earthquake hit Los Angeles on Monday afternoon.

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Andrews was interviewing a Olympic basketball analyst Rebecca Lobo when the studio began to shake.

Shudders from the quake were felt throughout much of Southern California.

On the broadcast the camera tilts with the impact of the earthquake as the cameraman fights to stay upright.

Andrews remained remarkably calm explaining to viewers: “We have abit of an earthquake here in Los Angeles so we’re just going to make sure everything stays safe.”

She shouted “everybody good?”, before checking in with each individual crew member after the terrifying tremors shook the building.

Lobo watched on in horror and concern for Andrews while the quake rocked the studio.

Once the shaking had stopped Andrews then proceeded to thank viewers for “bearing with us” before continuing her interview seemingly unfazed.

She also told Lobo that she appreciated her sticking online through the interruption.

X account Awful Announcing posted a clip of the chilling video writing: “ESPN Los Angeles studio shaking from an earthquake during NBA Today and Malika Andrews handled it like a pro.”

Viewers were impressed with the host’s composure with one commenting on the post: “Damn she was so calm and smooth I would have been screaming.”

Another was equally impressed saying: “Her composure level is next level.”

A third added: “Extremely professional”.

“Props to Malika Andrews. Keeping it professional even when the ground’s shaking shows real composure. Not everyone could handle that,” remarked a fourth.

The quake had an epicenter in El Sereno in El Sereno which is about six miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles.

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