PHOTOS: The Loma Prieta earthquake

SAN FRANCISCO -- On October 17, 1989, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake ripped through the Bay Area.

Take a look at ABC7's in-depth coverage of the Loma Prieta earthquake here.

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