The 1356 Basel earthquake is the most significant seismological event to have occurred in Central Europe in recorded history and had a moment magnitude in the range of 6.0–7.1. This earthquake, which occurred on 18 October 1356, is also known as the Sankt-Lukas-Tag Erdbeben (English: Earthquake of Saint Luke), as 18 October is the feast day of Saint Luke the Evangelist.
1356Oct, 18
Basel earthquake, the most significant historic seismological event north of the Alps, destroys the town of Basel, Switzerland.
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