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The San Francisco earthquake of 1906 lasted for approximately 40 to 60 seconds. It struck on April 18, 1906, and was followed by widespread fires that compounded the destruction caused by the quake itself. The earthquake is estimated to have had a magnitude of around 7.9, resulting in significant devastation and loss of life.

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