The earthquake during the 1989 World Series in California was a magnitude 6.9 quake, known as the Loma Prieta earthquake. It struck on October 17, 1989, just before Game 3 between the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants.

Context

That game was postponed after the quake, and the series resumed 10 days later. The event became known as the “Earthquake Series” because it happened during one of baseball’s biggest stages.

Quick fact

  • Magnitude: 6.9.
  • Date: October 17, 1989.
  • Event: 1989 World Series, Game 3 in San Francisco.

TL;DR

It was a 6.9-magnitude earthquake.