Natural Disasters in 1989
Summary: our documented records include 1 major natural disaster in 1989, with a combined estimated death toll of 63. This covers major documented events only — smaller events of 1989 may not be recorded.
| Event | Type | Country | Date | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake | Earthquake | United States | Oct 17 | 63 |
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