- Steve Mazzari was at the Applebee’s in Fisherman’s Wharf when the earth shook
- He told KTVU that “it was definitely one of the bigger ones he felt,” and made a point of sharing on camera that “Dollaritas are back!”
- The US Geological Survey estimated that the earthquake was originally rated at a magnitude of 4.0, but was upgraded to a magnitude of 4.1 before being downgraded to magnitudes of 3.9 and 3.7.
A 28-year-old software engineer from San Francisco was slamming Dollaritas at an Applebee’s, an earthquake shook the Bay Area and has now gone viral with his comments.
Steve Mazzari was enjoying his Friday night out with a group of friends at Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant when he felt the earth shake.
“I was just eating some Dollaritas at Applebee’s with my friends and it was a big shock,” Mazzari told one KTVU news crew in the now-infamous clip referencing the chain’s $1 margarita promotion.
Mazzari told a photographer KTVU it felt like a 3.0 earthquake, but was stunned to learn it was actually a 3.9 earthquake.
“Ooohh…that might be the biggest I’ve ever felt,” he said, recalling the scene at the neighborhood bar and grill. “People panicked… for a moment there was a moment of panic.”
After the weather subsided and before his three seconds of fame were over, Mazzari made it a point to share on camera that ‘Dollaritas’ are back.” Although it is unclear how many ‘Dollaritas’ he actually drank, the video became a viral sensation.
Steve Mazzari was enjoying his Friday night out with a group of friends at Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant when he felt the earth shake. “I was just eating some Dollaritas at Applebee’s with my friends and it was a big shock,” Mazzari said
Before his three seconds of fame were over, Mazzaro looked into the camera and said, “Dollaritas are back.” He soon saw his face on the Internet and instant viral fame
Friday night’s earthquake rolled into the Bay Area, with many from neighboring cities including Oakland, Leandro, San Mateo, San Francisco, Newark and others reporting the jolt.
According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake was originally estimated at a magnitude 4.0 with an epicenter near Millbrae, but was upgraded to a magnitude 4.1 soon after before being downgraded to a magnitude 3.9 earthquake and 3.7.
The storm’s impact could be Mazzari’s viral fame. He said he was still buzzing from the drinks when he spoke to the news crew.
“My brain lit up like a Christmas tree,” Mazzari told SFGate. “I was like, ‘Yeah, let’s do an interview.’
It wasn’t until he went home that he saw his face all over the internet, scrolling through messages until 2am.
“I didn’t think it would get this crazy,” Mazzari said. ‘No not at all.’
The clip has led to viral fame and even his coffee shop noticed it. But Mazzari said the response has been positive, including women trying to meet him.
“This girl I dated two and a half years ago messaged me and said, ‘My boyfriend wants to date you.’ She thinks you are her soulmate,” he told SFGate.
Mazzari was referring to the popular $1 margarita promotion from restaurant chain Applebee’s
Hours after the tremors passed, many posted on X, formerly Twitter, about the earth-shattering event, albeit with much less fanfare than Mazzari.
A resident of Millbrae, where the earthquake epicenter was, wrote, “Felt it in Millbrae…heard it like a truck hitting something and then felt the shock.”
While another reported feeling it in their city, San Rafael.
“Yes San Rafael,” they shared.
Another person said, “We felt it in Santa Cruz.”
San Francisco International Airport reported there was no damage to the runways.
No injuries were reported and the quake reached its peak by 6:38 p.m., the news channel reported.
Many took to social media wondering why they never received a ‘ShakeAlert’ on their phone. The statement the USGS shared was that warnings will be issued if the magnitude of the earthquake is above 4.5.