Location of San Francisco

San Francisco, 1906

One of the most significant earthquakes of all time, it caused a 3-day fire, leaving approximately 3,000 dead and 250,000 homeless. It was felt as far north as Coos Bay, Oregon, and as far south as Los Angeles.

Magnitude: 8.25
Deaths: 3,000
Injuries: unknown
Damage: $500 million

San Francisco earthquake fire
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