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1356 Basel earthquake

1356 CE · Switzerland, Europe · Disaster

1356 Basel earthquake
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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, as 18 October is the feast day of Saint Luke the Evangelist.

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