In total, the 7.1 magnitude quake killed 63 people throughout Northern California, injured 3,757 more and left some 8,000 - 12,000 people homeless.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake - 20 Year Anniversary
I can't believe it's been 20 years already! It's one of those events that, if you experienced it, you'll never forget where you were and what you were doing.
In total, the 7.1 magnitude quake killed 63 people throughout Northern California, injured 3,757 more and left some 8,000 - 12,000 people homeless.
In total, the 7.1 magnitude quake killed 63 people throughout Northern California, injured 3,757 more and left some 8,000 - 12,000 people homeless.
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Strange, I never knew the official name for this quake. I even felt this in Santa Maria. I wasn't sure if I was imagining it or not, but then I saw the clothes swinging in my closet.
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