The 1906 San Francisco earthquake struck on April 18, measuring approximately 7.9 on the Richter scale. It caused widespread destruction across the city, with buildings collapsing and infrastructure severely damaged. The earthquake's epicenter was located near San Francisco, California, and it lasted for about 30 seconds. In addition to the immediate damage from the quake, fires broke out across the city, exacerbating the destruction. These fires raged for several days, leading to the loss of thousands of homes and businesses. The disaster resulted in significant loss of life, with estimates of around 3,000 fatalities and over 200,000 people left homeless.