Basel's Devastating Earthquake

Basel's Devastating Earthquake. A massive earthquake struck Basel on October 18, 1356, destroying much of the city, including the Basel Minster, and causing wi…

Location: Basel Minster, Basel, Switzerland

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A massive earthquake struck Basel on October 18, 1356, destroying much of the city, including the Basel Minster, and causing widespread fires that burned for eight days. The earthquake's epicenter was located near the village of Reinach, where a commemorative cross still stands today. This earthquake is considered the strongest historically documented earthquake in central Europe.

Source: Basler Erdbeben 1356

Basel's Devastating Earthquake — Basel, Canton of Zurich

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