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The earthquake hit at 5:04 p.m. on Oct. 17, 1989. Sixty-three lives were lost. Injuries numbered in the thousands. Property loss was estimated at $6 billion. San Francisco and adjoining communities suffered severe damage to their infrastructure. The loss of pressurized water...