What World Series was affected by an earthquake?

the 1989 World Series
The powerful earthquake that struck during game 3 of the 1989 World Series. On this day in weather history, an earthquake hit California during the 1989 World Series.

How big was the World Series earthquake?

6.9
The quake struck with a moment magnitude of 6.9 on October 17, just before the start of the third game of the World Series, which was being held at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park. Sixty-three people died, and nearly 3,800 were injured.

What year was the World Series delayed by an earthquake?

1989
The 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake struck on October 17, 1989, at 5:04 p.m. Game 3 was scheduled to start at 5:35 p.m. at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, and thousands of people were already in the stadium when the quake hit.

What caused 1989 World Series earthquake?

The Loma Prieta earthquake was triggered by the mighty San Andreas Fault, where the massive Pacific plate slips northwestward. During the quake, the epicenter slipped up to two meters. The Loma Prieta earthquake caused 63 deaths, 3,757 injuries, and about $6 billion in damage.

How long did the World Series earthquake last?

Game 3 of the 1989 World Series was a few minutes from starting when the Loma Prieta earthquake rocked Northern California. It ravaged the Bay Area, killing 63, injuring 3,757 and causing roughly $6 billion in damage. It postponed the World Series for 10 days.

What is the biggest earthquake ever recorded in California?

​​California’s Largest Recorded Earthquakes Since 1800, Ranked by Magnitude​

​​Magnitude​ Date Location​
7.9 Jan. 9, 1857 Fort Tejon
7.8 April 18, 1906 San Francisco
7.4 Mar. 26, 1872 Owens Valley
7.4 Nov. 8, 1980 W. of Eureka*

What is the biggest earthquake ever recorded?

magnitude 9.5
The largest earthquake ever recorded was a magnitude 9.5 on May 22, 1960 in Chile on a fault that is almost 1,000 miles long…a “megaquake” in its own right.