In 1989, a devastating earthquake struck California and left a wound that will forever mark the city. 💔 | The Enigma

On this day in 1989, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the Bay Area during the World Series game between the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics. Known as the Loma Prieta earthquake, it caused widespread damage, but the timing of the game likely prevented many additional fatalities. | EarthScope Consortium

In 1989, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area, with its epicenter in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The quake hit at 5:04 p.m., moments before Game 3 of the World Series. It caused major destruction, collapsing parts of the Bay Bridge, freeways, and buildings. Tragically, 63 people died, over 3,000 were injured, and thousands were left homeless. | History In Pictures