Park earthquake history

A compiled catalogue of USGS earthquake data mapped by distance to park boundaries

Recorded Seismic Activity and Historical Earthquake Records for Bahuaja-Sonene National Park

This historical collection archives documented seismic events that have occurred in the vicinity of Bahuaja-Sonene National Park in southern Peru. Each record displays critical parameters including event date, magnitude, depth, and epicentre location, providing a clear geographic perspective on seismic occurrences within the Madre de Dios and Puno region. The data identifies patterns of past activity relative to park coordinates to facilitate deeper understanding of regional seismic history.

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Amazon frontier park spanning the Bolivia-Peru border

Bahuaja-Sonene National Park

Bahuaja-Sonene National Park is a vast protected area spanning the Amazon frontier regions of Puno and Madre de Dios in southern Peru, extending into the borderlands with Bolivia. Established in 1996, the park covers approximately 1.09 million hectares of tropical and subtropical forest, making it one of the largest national parks in Peru and a critical component of the broader Madre de Dios conservation landscape. The park protects a remarkable transition zone where the Amazon basin meets higher-elevation forest ecosystems, encompassing river terraces, rolling hills, and steep mountain terrain that rises from around 500 meters to peaks exceeding 2,400 meters in elevation. The park forms part of a contiguous protected area complex that includes Madidi National Park in Bolivia to the east and Tambopata National Reserve to the north, creating a transboundary conservation corridor of significant ecological importance. This network protects some of the most biodiversity-rich forest in the Amazon, supporting populations of jaguar, harpy eagle, giant otter, and other flagship species. The park's isolation and difficult access have helped preserve relatively intact ecosystems, though it faces ongoing pressures from logging, mining, and potential hydrocarbon development in the broader region.

Location: Peru
Park type: National park
Established: 1996
Area: 10,914.2 km²

Bahuaja-Sonene National Park Protected Area

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Examine earthquake records linked by distance to Bahuaja-Sonene National Park

Bahuaja-Sonene National Park’s catalogue associates earthquake epicentres with its Amazon-to-Andes landscape by calculated distance, while leaving boundary occurrence and cause to the records. Dates, magnitudes, depths, localities, park distances, and source access support factual comparison without attributing effects to rainforest, rivers, foothills, or wildlife.

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This page describes catalogued earthquakes associated with the park by epicentre location and distance. It does not establish causation, assess current danger, or predict future earthquakes.

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A distinct park collection extends discovery after the records associated with Bahuaja-Sonene National Park. The destinations are not presented as sharing Amazonian environments, Peruvian geography, legal status, earthquake catalogues, geological context, proximity, seismic conditions, or hazards.

National parkLa Paz Department

Park boundaries overlap#1 closest

East

Madidi National Park: National Park Protected Landscape and Geographic Atlas Entry

Explore mapped boundaries and regional context in La Paz Department.

Madidi National Park is a designated national park situated in Bolivia's La Paz Department. This detail entry offers a focused perspective on its protected landscape, its specific geographic setting, and its role within the larger atlas of natural areas. Understand the park's mapped boundaries and its contribution to the regional geography, providing a foundation for structured discovery of Bolivia's protected lands.

Area: 18,957.5 km²
Established: 1995
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Madidi National Park National Park Atlas

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Wildlife reservePando Department

20 km away#2 closest

Northeast

Reserva nacional de vida silvestre amazónica Manuripi: Protected Amazonian Wilderness

Map and geographic context of Pando Department wildlife reserves

Spanning over 700,000 hectares, this wildlife reserve safeguards representative Amazonian ecosystems. Explore the hydrological network of the Madre de Dios and Manuripi river basins, ancient Brazil nut stands, and diverse wetland formations that define this significant regional protected area.

Area: 7,470 km²
Established: 1973
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Tropical

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Wildlife reserveMadre de Dios Region

39 km away#3 closest

West

Amarakaeri Communal Reserve: Protected Geography and Amazonian Forest Mapping

Wildlife reserve in the Madre de Dios Region of Peru

Covering a large block of Amazonian forest, the Amarakaeri Communal Reserve marks the transition between flat lowland drainage basins and the rising slopes of the Peruvian Yungas. This protected area stands as a hallmark of indigenous-led conservation within the Madre de Dios Region, preserving natural terrain that ranges from dense riverine forests to Andean cloud forest vegetation. The reserve is also anchored by the Harakbut Face, a unique natural landmark formed by centuries of regional erosion.

Relief: Mixed relief
Climate: Tropical
Access: Access unknown
Scope: Terrestrial

Amarakaeri Communal Reserve Geography

National parkMadre de Dios Region

111 km away#4 closest

Northwest

Manu National Park: A National Park with Mapped Boundaries in Madre de Dios Region

Explore its protected landscape and regional geography.

Gain a detailed understanding of Manu National Park, a key protected area situated in Peru's Madre de Dios Region. This page offers in-depth information on its geographic context, allowing for focused exploration of its mapped terrain and its identity as a national park. Understand how this protected landscape contributes to the regional geography and provides a solid anchor for atlas-based research and discovery.

Area: 17,162.9 km²
Established: 1973
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Manu National Park Protected Area

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Protected areaBolivia

About 123 km away#5 closest

South

Área Natural de Manejo Integrado Apolobamba: Protected Landscape Geography and Andean Terrain

High-altitude glacial geography and Andean-Amazonian transition zones

Located in the department of La Paz, this protected area features a rugged landscape defined by tectonic uplift and Quaternary glaciation. It safeguards critical high-Andean habitats, including peatlands and Polylepis woodlands, while providing a essential refuge for vicuña populations within its steeply dissected mountain topography.

Area: 4,837.43 km²
Established: 1972
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Alpine

Área Natural de Manejo Integrado Apolobamba Park Map

Protected areaBeni Department

About 176 km away#6 closest

Southeast

Área Protegida Municipal Rhukanrhuka: Mapping Amazonian Biodiversity and Riverine Terrain

A transitional protected landscape in the Beni Department of Bolivia

Spanning a vast transition from Andean slopes to the Llanos de Moxos floodplain, Área Protegida Municipal Rhukanrhuka protects a dynamic mosaic of white-water rivers, gallery forests, and tectonic lakes. This significant municipal reserve serves as a refuge for threatened species and sustains indigenous Maropa communities within its borders, anchoring an essential conservation corridor in the northern Amazon.

Area: 8,594.51 km²
Established: 2019
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Tropical

Área Protegida Municipal Rhukanrhuka Geography

National parkPeru

189 km away#7 closest

Northwest

Alto Purús National Park: Peru's Protected National Park Landscape

Mapped boundaries and regional geographic context.

Investigate Alto Purús National Park, a designated national park within Peru. This detailed page provides essential context for understanding the park's geographic location, its protected status, and its role within the broader landscape of western South America. Explore the mapped features and regional setting that define this important conservation area.

Area: 25,106.9 km²
Established: 2004
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Alto Purús National Park Protected Area

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Biosphere reserveBolivia

About 226 km away#8 closest

Southeast

Reserva de la Biosfera y Tierra Comunitaria de Origen Pilón Lajas Protected Landscape Atlas

Mapping the Andean Amazonian transition in northern Bolivia

Spanning from high mountain ridges to the river plains of the Beni, this protected area features a unique vertical gradient of ecosystems including cloud forests and terra firme. It represents a significant model for indigenous co governance and biodiversity protection within the broader Andean and Amazonian geographic context.

Area: 4,000 km²
Established: 1992
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Tropical

Reserva de la Biosfera y Tierra Comunitaria de Origen Pilón Lajas Atlas

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Further your understanding of Bahuaja-Sonene National Park by exploring its specific mapped boundaries and the unique regional geography it occupies. This destination offers detailed insights into its role as a vital protected area within Peru and the broader Amazonian context. Investigate the natural terrain and landscape character that define this significant conservation landscape to enrich your geographic discovery.

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