Proponents of a ballot measure to bolster San Francisco’s public-health infrastructure say the 35th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake is a reminder of the risks The City will face in the event of another disaster.

You really don’t know when there’s going to be another significantly damaging earthquake, but we know it’s going to happen.”

On Oct. 17 35 years ago, a 6.9-magnitude quake tore through the Bay Area, killing 63 people and injuring over 3,700. The big picture: The Loma Prieta earthquake was centered in Santa Cruz County on a section of the San Andreas fault.

A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Oct. 17, 1989, an earthquake measuring 6.9 in magnitude struck Northern California, killing 63 people and causing up to $10 billion worth of damage. In California, it was the first big quake. For many readers, this earthquake was memorable for one reason: baseball.

You really don’t know when there’s going to be another significantly damaging earthquake, but we know it’s going to happen.”

Exactly 35 years have passed since The 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake, a catastrophic disaster that killed 63 Bay Area residents and caused over $10 billion in damage to the state. Here’s a look back at some of the details of the ‘89 quake and,

Welcome to another edition of 'This Day in History,' where we explore the significant events that have shaped our world. October 17th has seen its fair

Marin is bracketed by two major faults: the Rodgers Creek-Hayward fault in San Pablo Bay and the San Andreas fault in West Marin. The USGS estimates a 72% chance of a magnitude 6.7 earthquake in the Bay Area within the next 30 years. Since Loma Prieta, steps have been taken to prepare for the next large earthquake.

Thursday marks the 35th anniversary of the Loma Prieta Earthquake – the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck the Bay Area. Every year we remember the tragedy by practicing earthquake drills.