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Historical Record of Recorded Earthquakes Near Ashmore Reef Marine Park in the Timor Sea

This catalogue provides a chronological overview of recorded seismic activity occurring within the geographic vicinity of Ashmore Reef Marine Park. Users can examine historical earthquake data including event timestamps, magnitude values, and precise epicentre locations calculated relative to the park complex. These records facilitate a clearer understanding of regional tectonic activity in the Timor Sea without implying direct causation or future hazard status.

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marine parkcoral reeftropical reefseabird breedingmigratory birds

A remote tropical reef reserve supporting seabird rookeries, sea snakes, and Indigenous Indonesian heritage in the Timor Sea.

Ashmore Reef Marine Park

Ashmore Reef Marine Park is an Australian marine park in the Timor Sea, covering Ashmore Reef about 630 kilometers north of Broome in Western Australia and roughly 110 kilometers south of the Indonesian island of Rote. It lies within one of the most important tropical marine settings in northern Australia, sitting at the intersection of the Indonesian Throughflow current coming from the Pacific Ocean and surface waters moving west from the Arafura and Timor seas. The reserve encompasses coral reef flats, lagoons, intertidal sand flats, and seagrass meadows that support a strikingly diverse array of marine and bird life. The park is particularly notable for its globally significant seabird colonies and its role as a resting place for migratory shorebirds. It has been recognized internationally as a Ramsar Wetland of importance and is classified as an Important Bird Area, hosting tens of thousands of breeding seabirds across multiple species. The surrounding waters are home to dugongs, sea snakes, marine turtles, and rich invertebrate communities, while the reef itself lies within the MOU Box, an area that allows traditional Indonesian fishing access under long-standing arrangements. Ashmore Reef Marine Park therefore combines high biodiversity value, international conservation recognition, and a distinctive transboundary cultural dimension.

Location
Australia
Park type
Marine protected area
Established
1983
Area
583 km²
Ashmore Reef Marine Park Geography and Atlas Map

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Examine earthquake entries associated with Ashmore Reef Marine Park

Recorded earthquakes are connected to Ashmore Reef Marine Park by epicentre positions and calculated distance from its protected waters, rather than treated as events proven inside the park. Dates, magnitudes, depths, location descriptions, park-distance values, and source links make the catalogue inspectable without suggesting reef damage, present danger, or causation.

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Move from Ashmore Reef Marine Park records into wider protected-area discovery

Explore more protected parks beyond Ashmore Reef Marine Park

The earthquake catalogue for Ashmore Reef Marine Park is followed by a separate route to other protected park destinations. Their inclusion does not establish earthquake coverage, similar reefs or marine ecosystems, shared geology, matching status, nearby geography, hazard, or any seismic connection.
Marine protected areaAustralia
35 km away#1 closest

Southeast

Cartier Island Marine Park: Geographic Boundaries and Marine Sanctuary Overview

Remote Timor Sea reef systems and protected pelagic landscapes in Australian waters.

Cartier Island Marine Park functions as a strictly managed sanctuary zone, preserving the delicate balance of emergent reefs and open-ocean ecosystems within the North West Shelf. The area is characterized by its isolation, featuring complex reef flats and critical habitats that support significant sea snake populations, foraging marine turtles, and diverse seabird breeding colonies. This atlas entry examines the physical terrain and protected marine boundaries of the site.

Area
172 km²
Established
2000
IUCN
Ia
Relief
Lowland
Marine protected areaWestern Australia
238 km away#2 closest

South

Kimberley Marine Park: Atlas of Protected Marine Habitats and Submerged Coastal Geography

Western Australia Marine Protected Area and seafloor terrain

Spanning over 74,000 square kilometres of the Indian Ocean, Kimberley Marine Park encompasses an intricate underwater landscape. From shallow banks and pinnacles to deep oceanic trenches, the park serves as a vital refuge for migratory humpback whales, sea turtles, and dugongs within a complex Commonwealth marine reserve network.

Area
74,469 km²
Established
2018
IUCN
VI
Relief
Lowland
Marine protected areaNorthern Territory
304 km away#3 closest

East

Oceanic Shoals Marine Park: A Regional Overview of Protected Marine Geography

Explore the seafloor features and protected shelf waters of Northern Australia.

Oceanic Shoals Marine Park is a sprawling marine protected area located off the coast of the Northern Territory. It serves as a cornerstone of the North Marine Parks Network, featuring distinctive geological formations such as the Van Diemen Rise and the pinnacles of the Bonaparte Basin. This atlas entry details the park's bathymetric diversity, ranging from shallow carbonate banks to the deep shelf break of the Arafura Sea, highlighting its role as a productive corridor for migratory marine megafauna and reef ecosystems.

Area
71,743 km²
Established
2018
IUCN
VI
Relief
Lowland
Marine protected areaWestern Australia
328 km away#4 closest

Southwest

Argo-Rowley Terrace Marine Park: Mapped Geography and Marine Protected Area Context

Expansive oceanic territory within the Western Australian region

Argo-Rowley Terrace Marine Park represents a vast offshore environment protecting diverse aquatic life and unique seafloor features. This marine protected area bridges the gap between the isolated Rowley Shoals and deep-water abyssal hills. The region is essential for understanding the structural geology of the ocean floor, encompassing everything from shallow reefs to abyssal plains in the remote north-west of Australia.

Area
146,003 km²
Established
2018
IUCN
VI
Relief
Lowland
National parkWestern Australia
355 km away#5 closest

Southeast

Prince Regent National Park: Protected Landscape and Geographic Context in Western Australia

Explore mapped boundaries of this Western Australian national park.

Prince Regent National Park represents a distinct protected area within the expansive territory of Western Australia. This national park serves as a focal point for understanding regional geography and mapped landscape features. Users can explore its specific park boundaries and discover its contribution to the atlas of Western Australia's natural heritage, offering a deep dive into its protected status and geographic placement.

Area
5,764 km²
Established
1964
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
National parkWestern Australia
363 km away#6 closest

Southeast

Mitchell River National Park: Mapped Geography and Protected Plateau Landscapes

Remote sandstone wilderness within Western Australia

Mitchell River National Park offers a deep look into the geomorphology of the Mitchell Plateau, featuring iconic sandstone features and permanent waterholes like Surveyors Pool. This protected wilderness in Western Australia serves as a critical study area for biodiversity, encompassing tropical savanna habitats, ancient rock art sites, and complex river systems that remain essential to the ecological integrity of the Kimberley region.

Area
1,153.25 km²
Established
2000
IUCN
II
Relief
Highland
National parkWestern Australia
380 km away#7 closest

Southeast

Lawley River National Park: A Protected National Park in Western Australia's Geography

Understanding its landscape and mapped boundaries.

Lawley River National Park is a designated national park offering a focused exploration of its protected landscape and geographic identity within Western Australia. This entry provides structured details essential for understanding the park's mapped boundaries and its role in the regional conservation atlas. Examine the park's specific geographic context and its significance as a protected natural area without requiring travel logistics or visitor advice.

Area
175.72 km²
Established
2000
Access
Highly restricted
Scope
Terrestrial
National parkSumba
About 380 km away#8 closest

Northwest

Laiwangi Wanggameti National Park: Protected Landscape and Geographic Atlas

Explore the mapped boundaries and regional context of this national park.

Laiwangi Wanggameti National Park serves as a vital protected area within Indonesia's Sumba region. This entry facilitates a deep dive into the park's specific geography, offering insights into its mapped protected boundaries and its contribution to the regional landscape. Users can engage with structured data to understand the park's unique natural identity and its place within a broader atlas of protected lands, focusing on geographic context and landscape characteristics.

Area
470.14 km²
Established
1998
IUCN
II
Scope
Terrestrial
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Continue Your Geographic Exploration of the Ashmore Reef Marine Park Protected Landscape

Deepen your understanding of Ashmore Reef Marine Park by examining its unique offshore geography and marine features. MoriAtlas provides a structured perspective on the boundaries and natural characteristics of this significant Australian reserve, connecting its remote location to broader regional marine patterns.