After the Shock
When the earthquake stopped, the madness began.
1990 1 hour 40 minutesWhen the earthquake stopped, the madness began.
1990 1 hour 40 minutes
On October 17 1989, an earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale rocked San Francisco. Presented here are some of the stories of the brave members of the public and emergency services who rescued people who were trapped in the rubble in houses or on the freeway.
12th September 1990
35 years ago
1 hour 40 minutes
Finishes at 1:21am
Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. 1 nomination total
5.5/10
64%
33%
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