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# TBS Today, Aug. 19
- URL: https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2025/08/19/newsletters/tbs-today-aug-19-2025/
- Published: 2025-08-19T23:51:50.000Z
- Updated: 2025-08-19T23:58:28.000Z
- Description: What can we learn from the Hayward quake?
- Author: Editor's desk
- Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters

It is sobering to remember the 1868 Hayward Fault earthquake, the last major eruption on our local fault.

In today's guest essay, Berkeley historian and author Richard Schwartz walks us through what happened.

As a bonus, Schwartz will be speaking about the 1868 Hayward earthquake Sept. 6 in San Leandro. Seats are limited. 

Read on for details.

[Hayward earthquake of 1868: What lessons can we learn?On Sept. 6, Berkeley historian Richard Schwartz will speak about the 1868 Hayward earthquake. The talk is free. Just a few seats remain.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-1038.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerGuest Essay![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/Damage_Figures_PG2-U.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2025/08/19/community/hayward-earthquake-1868-lessons/)

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