The switchgear cabinet has a framework that is closed or may be closed by wall elements and at least one door. An earthquake-proof mounting of apparatus, mounting plates or the like is achieved in that at least one housing or frame is mounted into the framework. The bottom area of the housing or frame is elastically secured by vertical dampers on horizontal bearing rails arranged between lateral vertical members. The top area of the housing or frame is elastically joined to the vertical members of the framework either directly by means of horizontal dampers or indirectly by means of angle brackets.