Facebook Down Briefly Across the Americas
Quick glitch, quick return – Facebook users in the Americas hit a snag Monday afternoon, only to get back online a short time later.
Where the hiccup hit
- East coast of the United States
- Canada
- Los Angeles
- Various spots in South America, including Uruguay
The moment of panic
For a few minutes, folks trying to log in met an error message that read:
“Sorry, something went wrong. We’re working on it and we’ll get it fixed as soon as we can.”
Timing & scale
The glitch spiked around 1800 GMT (0200 SGT). Facebook – currently the world’s largest network with 2.25 billion users – did not immediately explain why the disruption happened.
Market reaction
Shares dipped briefly, then steadied as the news of a quick fix spread. It’s a reminder: even tech giants can have a slip‑up, but the quick turnaround keeps the fans—and investors—confident.
