apr 18, 1906 - San Francisco Earthquake of 1906
Description:
AA: The San Francisco earthquake of 1906 was a powerful quake with a magnitude of 7.9 that struck off the coast of northern California on April 18, 1906, at 5:12 AM. From Oregon, in the north, to Los Angeles, California, the earth shook. San Francisco suffered significant damage, as well as other nearby cities like San Jose, Salinas, and Santa Rosa.USGS. (2019). The Great 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. Usgs.gov. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/events/1906calif/18april/
Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 18, 1906
Now
~ 119 years ago