loma prieta earthquake

Today marks 27th anniversary of Loma Prieta earthquake

Monday, October 17, 2016
Today marks the 27th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake that killed 63 people and caused more than $7 billion in damage. Here's a look back.
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Californians are thinking earthquake preparedness on Monday, the 27th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake.

PHOTOS: The Loma Prieta earthquake
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On October 17, 1989, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake ripped through the Bay Area.none
On October 17, 1989, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake ripped through the Bay Area.none
On October 17, 1989, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake ripped through the Bay Area.none
On October 17, 1989, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake ripped through the Bay Area.none
On October 17, 1989, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake ripped through the Bay Area.none
On October 17, 1989, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake ripped through the Bay Area.none
On October 17, 1989, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake ripped through the Bay Area.none
On October 17, 1989, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake ripped through the Bay Area.none
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On October 17, 1989, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake ripped through the Bay Area.none
On October 17, 1989, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake ripped through the Bay Area.none
On October 17, 1989, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake ripped through the Bay Area.none
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Cypress Structure, I-880 Oaklandnone
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Cypress structure, I-880 Oaklandnone
Cypress structure, I-880 Oaklandnone
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KGO reporter Laura Marquez, Marina District, San Francisconone
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Cypress structure, I-880 Oaklandnone
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The ABC7 News team worked hard to bring up-to-date information on the Loma Prieta earthquake to the public.none
Cheryl Jennings working in the newsroom in the wake of the Loma Prieta earthquakenone
Carolyn Tyler covering the Loma Prieta quakenone


The 6.9 magnitude quake rocked the Bay Area, killing 63 people and causing more than $7 billion in damage.

WATCH VIDEO: ABC7 News Coverage from 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake

Governor Jerry Brown recently signed a bill authorizing a funding plan for an early warning system.
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