1356 Basel Earthquake

Date: October 18, 1356 • Location: Arlesheim, Switzerland

The most significant earthquake to have occurred in Central Europe in recorded history destroyed Basel, Switzerland.

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.