Loma Prieta Earthquake, 30 Years Later

In 2019, the Bay Area marked the 30th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake on October 17th. If you were in the Bay Area on that day in 1989, you knew where you were and what you were doing when the 6.9 quake hit. Hear from survivors, first responders, heroes and experts on what’s being done to keep us prepared for the next big one.

San Francisco Oct 17, 2020

FULL EPISODE: Loma Prieta Earthquake, 30 Years Later

The Bay Area marks the 30th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake on October 17th. If you were in the Bay Area on that day in 1989, you knew where you were and what you were doing at 5:04 p.m. whe...

Oct 17, 2020

Behind the Scenes: Watch USGS Scientists Install Sensors For Earthquake Warning System
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Be Prepared: What You Need For an Emergency ‘Go Bag'

Oct 17, 2020

Then & Now: How the Bay Area Changed After Loma Prieta Earthquake

We take a look at how different the Bay Area looks, 30 years after the Loma Prieta earthquake hit.
Oct 17, 2020

Where Were You When the Loma Prieta Earthquake Hit?

We asked people to share their story and what happened to them at the exact moment the Loma Prieta earthquake hit on October 17, 1989 at 5:04 p.m..
San Francisco Oct 17, 2020

The Boat That Saved the Neighborhood: On 30th Loma Prieta Earthquake Anniversary, We Climb Aboard the San Francisco Fireboat

It was 5:04 p.m. on October 17, 1989, when a powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake shook the soft soil of San Francisco’s Marina District, crumpling the neighborhood’s old wooden buildings lik...
Oct 17, 2020

Rebuilding Santa Cruz: The Bookshop Miracle Story

Bookshop Santa Cruz has been a family business for more than 50 years. The store was heavily damaged when Loma Prieta hit, yet with the overwhelming support of the community, the Coonerty’s busi...

Loma Prieta Earthquake, 30 Years Later

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