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San Francisco earthquake of 1989: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Loma Prieta earthquake of 1989
Date October 17, 1989
Location California • Monterey • Oakland • San Francisco • United States

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Map of northern California showing the affected area of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, including San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Santa Cruz, and Monterey Bay. Color-coded zones indicate levels of perceived shaking from violent near the epicenter along the San Andreas Fault to moderate further away. The map also marks fault lines, plate boundaries, and the earthquake's epicenter.
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