apr 18, 1906 - 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
Description:
On April 18, 1906, a major earthquake struck Northern California, causing high-intensity shaking from Eureka to the Salinas Valley. Devastating fires broke out in San Francisco, resulting in over 3,000 deaths and 80% of the city being destroyed. This event is remembered as the deadliest earthquake in the United States' history, with the death toll remaining the greatest loss of life from a natural disaster in California's history and high on the list of worst American disasters.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 18, 1906
Now
~ 119 years ago