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Show San Francisco Quako Was In 1000. Tho San Francisco earthquake occurred oc-curred April 18, 1000. The area affected af-fected was at least 4.V) miles In length, extending from Eureka In Humboldt county to tho southern extremity of Fresno county, and probably 60 miles wide ut most points. The mnln shock was felt about 8:13 In the morning. It caused the ground to sway sufficiently sufficient-ly to wreck buildings, rupture tho gas and wnter mains nnd even to disturb heavy masonry In places. Minor shocks wero recorded ut Intervals all through the day. |