Where is the Loma Prieta earthquake?

The Loma Prieta earthquake occurred in Northern California on October 17, 1989. Its epicenter was located near Loma Prieta Peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains, about 10 miles northeast of Santa Cruz and 60 miles south of San Francisco. The earthquake registered a magnitude of 6.9 and caused significant damage, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area, including the collapse of the Cypress Street Viaduct and the disruption of the World Series being held at the time.