A look back at the first moments when Loma Prieta Earthquake hit

Friday marks the 25th anniversary of the Loma Prieta Earthquake, the 15 second wakeup call to the Bay Area. Sixty-three people died and there was more than $7 billion in damage. Here's a look back at the first few moments when the quake hit, and how ABC7 was uniquely positioned to get the story to the Bay Area and the rest of the world.

RAW VIDEO: ABC7 New coverage from 1989 Loma Prieta

RAW VIDEO: ABC7 News Coverage from 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake

ABC7 Presents 15 Seconds; 25 Years Later: The Loma Prieta Earthquake

Join Cheryl Jennings on Friday, October 17 at 6:30 p.m. as we take a look back at the hours and days surrounding the Loma Prieta Earthquake. We'll also take a look forward at what we now know about future earthquakes and how to better protect our families and our homes when the next one hits.

If you have photos of the aftermath you'd like to share, you can do so on Instagram using the hashtag #LomaPrietaQuake or email them to us at ureport@kgo-tv.com.

PHOTOS: Loma Prieta Quake

PHOTOS: 15 seconds; 25 years later: The Loma Prieta Earthquake

On October 17, 1989, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake ripped through the Bay Area. Join ABC7 as we take a look back at the hours and days surrounding the Loma Prieta Earthquake.