Heartbreaking moment, earthquake hits live TV reporter as studio shakes and cameraman struggles to stay upright

THIS is the emotional moment an earthquake hit a live TV reporter – leaving the studio shaking and the cameraman trying not to fall.

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

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

The earthquake’s tremors were felt across much of Southern California.

The camera tilts with the impact of the earthquake and the cameraman struggles to stay upright.

Andrews remained remarkably calm, explaining to viewers, “We had a small earthquake here in Los Angeles, so we’re just going to make sure everything stays safe.”

She shouted “everyone okay?” before checking in with each crew member following the terrible tremors that shook the building.

Lobo watched in horror and concern for Andrews as the earthquake shook the studio.

Andrews then thanked viewers for “supporting us” before continuing his interview seemingly unfazed.

She also told Lobo that she appreciated being online during the outage.

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

Viewers were impressed by the presenter’s composure, with one commenting on the post: “Damn she was so calm and smooth I would have screamed.”

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

A third added: “Extremely professional.”

“Props to Malika Andrews. Staying professional even when the ground is shaking shows true composure. Not everyone could handle that,” commented a fourth.

The earthquake had its epicenter in El Sereno, which is about six miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles.

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