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1906 San Francisco earthquake

At 05:12 Pacific Standard Time on Wednesday, April 18, 1906, the coast of Northern California was struck by a major earthquake with an estimated moment magnitude of 7.9 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI. Wikipedia
Number of deaths: 3,000
Date: April 18, 1906 at 8:12 AM GMT-5
Magnitude: 7.9 Mw
Epicenter: 37°45′N 122°33′W / 37.75°N 122.55°W
Depth: 5 mi (8.0 km)