At 5:04pm on October 17, 1989... | San Francisco Giants

18K views · 100 reactions | On October 17, 1989, as millions tuned in to watch Game 3 of the World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics, the Loma Prieta earthquake struck. The powerful quake shook the stadium and abruptly cut the live broadcast, leaving viewers across America in disbelief. The event remains one of the most unforgettable intersections of sports and natural disaster in television history. | World Beauties and Wonders | Facebook

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

36 years ago, October 17th, 1989, the San Francisco Bay Area experienced the devastating effects of the Loma Prieta Earthquake. #YourSFFD, and several other agencies and volunteers worked tirelessly around the clock to salvage what they could. The Marina district was struck particularly hard and the SFFD Fireboat Phoenix played a big role in saving the area. The Fireboat Phoenix pumped water from The Bay after water mains were damaged in the earthquake. Citizens spontaneously assisted firefighte

562K views · 1.4K reactions | In only 15 seconds, the San Francisco Bay Area was transformed as the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake shattered highways, damaged bridges, and claimed 63 lives—an unmistakable reminder of nature’s force and the resilience people show in its aftermath. | Historyinmemes | Facebook

7.2K views · 93 reactions | 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 | Facebook