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Remembering the Loma Prieta Earthquake 30 Years Later

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The upper deck of the Cypress viaduct in Oakland collapsed onto the lower deck during the 1989 earthquake. (Joe Lewis/Wikimedia Commons)

On Oct. 17, 1989, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake shook Northern California. If you were living in the Bay Area at the time, you probably remember that day well.

For the 30th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake, we're collecting your stories and photos, and will be sharing them on KQED.org and social media.

Where were you and what were you doing during the earthquake?

What are your memories of the earthquake and its aftermath?

Fill out the form below or email talk@kqed.org if you want to share your story with us.


PRIVACY NOTICE: KQED is gathering these stories for our reporting and will not share your information with third parties. Your contact information will not be published, but we may contact you about your response for a story. We may feature your reflections on KQED’s website, social media or on air. By submitting, you give KQED permission to edit your submission for clarity and length.

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