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

The devastating Magnitude 6.9 Loma Prieta Earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area on October 17, 1989. The quake famously hit just before Game 3 of the World Series and caused catastrophic failures like the Cypress Viaduct collapse and major damage to the Bay Bridge. The original post highlights the somber toll: 63 lives lost and billions in damage. | History In Pictures

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Cebu, Philippines, on September 30, 2025, causing widespread damage and loss of life. Here are the latest updates: *Casualties:* - At least 19 people have died, with nine adults and four minors among the victims in Bogo City, the quake's epicenter. - Five people were killed in San Remigio town, including a 10-year-old child and three Philippine Coast Guard members. - The death toll is expected to rise as rescue operations continue. *Damages:* - Several structure