1356 Basel earthquake
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.
Basel earthquake as envisioned by Karl Jauslin | |
| Local date | 18 October 1356 |
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| Local time | 22:00 |
| Magnitude | 6.0–7.1 Mw |
| Epicenter | near Basel 47.5°N 7.6°E |
| Max. intensity | MSK-64 IX (Destructive) – MSK-64 X (Devastating) |
| Casualties | 1,000 |
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