The M6 .4 1933 Long Beach earthquake caused significant damage to the city and surrounding areas , killing a total of 120 people . Most of the damage occurred in unreinforced masonry buildings , especially schools . Pacific Bible Seminary ( now known as Hope International University ) was forced to move classes out of First Christian Church of Long Beach and into a small local home due to damage
1933 Long Beach earthquake
1933 Long Beach earthquake
Long Beach, California