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1906 San Francisco earthquake

Took place on April 18, 1906

120

Years ago

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The 121st anniversary falls on April 18, 2027, in 175 days.

A magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck the coast of Northern California at 05:12 am Pacific Standard Time on Wednesday, April 18, 1906.

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