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Chęcińsko-Kielecki Park Krajobrazowy Recorded Earthquake History and Regional Seismic Catalogue

The historical earthquake catalogue for Chęcińsko-Kielecki Park Krajobrazowy provides access to recorded seismic data associated with this protected landscape in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. Each entry details event characteristics such as date, depth, and epicentre distance from park territory. This structured collection supports geographical analysis of regional seismic occurrences in relation to local terrain and geological features.

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A limestone foothills landscape park southwest of Kielce, anchored by medieval Chęciny Castle.

Chęcińsko-Kielecki Landscape Park

Chęcińsko-Kielecki Landscape Park is a protected landscape area (park krajobrazowy) in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship of central Poland, set on the foothills to the south and southwest of the regional capital Kielce. It lies within the broader Świętokrzyskie mountain region and preserves a mosaic of forested hills, valleys, limestone outcrops, and rural landscapes that connect the city of Kielce with the historic town of Chęciny. The park is notable for the unusually high concentration of inanimate nature reserves inside its boundaries, most of which protect caves, rocky hills, and geological exposures that document the long and unusual geological history of the Świętokrzyskie Mountains. Beyond its geological character, the landscape park also contains important forest habitats, traditional rural scenery, and substantial cultural heritage, including the prominent Piast castle at Chęciny and the open-air ethnographic museum outside Tokarnia. Established in the mid-1990s as part of the post-1989 expansion of landscape-level protection in Poland, it functions as a buffer of natural and historical value around Kielce and as a recreational and educational corridor linking the city with the surrounding countryside.

Location
Poland
Park type
Protected landscape
Established
1996
Area
197.8 km²
Chęcińsko-Kielecki Park Krajobrazowy Geography

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Earthquake history near Chęcińsko-Kielecki Park Krajobrazowy

Chęcińsko-Kielecki Landscape Park’s catalogue associates reported epicentres with the Holy Cross foothill boundary by calculated distance, not with the park’s limestone hills, caves, or karst history. Dates, magnitudes, depths, localities, sources, and park-distance values allow evidence-led historical comparison without assigning effects to the landscape or describing current seismic conditions.

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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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Other protected parks after Chęcińsko-Kielecki Park Krajobrazowy

Chęcińsko-Kielecki Park Krajobrazowy covers 197.816 km² of Polish upland hills, partial forest, caves, and karst. Continue to the linked park earthquake pages to compare their separate event sources and distance relationships, while avoiding any assumption that another protected area shares this park’s limestone setting, response to shaking, impacts, or current risk.
Nature reserveŚwiętokrzyskie Voivodeship
Mapped location lies within the park boundary#1 closest

Northeast

Rezerwat przyrody Moczydło Nature Reserve: Geological and Mining Landscape in Poland

Documenting protected limestone ridges and mining heritage

This protected area safeguards a distinct 317-meter limestone hill that preserves both ancient mining remnants and rare xerothermic grasslands. Located within the Chęcińsko-Kielecki Landscape Park, the site provides a concentrated view of the regional geological identity and industrial past of the Holy Cross Mountains, documented here through its specific mapped boundaries and natural terrain features.

Area
0.164 km²
Established
1995
Relief
Mountain
Scope
Terrestrial
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Nature reserveświętokrzyskie
Mapped location lies within the park boundary#2 closest

Northwest

Rezerwat przyrody Milechowy: Protected Nature Reserve and Karst Landscape Atlas

Exploration of forested ridges and rocky karst terrain in świętokrzyskie, Poland

Rezerwat przyrody Milechowy is a significant nature reserve located in the świętokrzyskie voivodeship, home to diverse ecological habitats ranging from dense woodland ridges to exposed rocky slopes. The area is defined by its karst landscape, featuring multiple caves and rock shelters, alongside rare xerothermic vegetation that flourishes in the warm, sun-exposed terrain of the Holy Cross Mountains region.

Area
1.323 km²
Established
1978
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
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Nature reserveświętokrzyskie
5.7 km away#3 closest

Northeast

Ostoja Wierzejska Nature Reserve: Protected Forest and Ridge Geography in Świętokrzyskie

Ecological corridors and rare fir forest habitat mapping

Uncover the landscape characteristics of Ostoja Wierzejska, a protected area in Poland featuring quartzite ridges and diverse forest ecosystems. The reserve acts as a crucial ecological link within the Masłowskie Range, sheltering mature tree stands, rare fungi, and specialized invertebrates that define the unique phytosociology of the Świętokrzyskie Mountains.

Area
2.25 km²
Established
2011
Relief
Mountain
Climate
Temperate
Ostoja Wierzejska Nature Reserve Geography
Protected landscapeŚwiętokrzyskie Voivodeship
8.1 km away#4 closest

East

Cisowsko-Orłowiński Park Krajobrazowy: Protected Landscape and Geological Atlas

Mapping biodiversity and Paleozoic formations in Świętokrzyskie, Poland

Cisowsko-Orłowiński Park Krajobrazowy stands as a center for biodiversity in southeastern Poland, protecting rare peat-bog forests and 200-year-old tree stands. This atlas profile highlights the park's distinct geological character, from the volcanic rock exposures at Sieraków to the fossil-rich sandstone cliffs at Zalesie, offering insight into the complex mosaic of the Góry Świętokrzyskie foothills.

Area
206.93 km²
Established
1988
Relief
Mountain
Climate
Temperate
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Protected landscapeŚwiętokrzyskie Voivodeship
8.3 km away#5 closest

Northeast

Suchedniowsko-Oblęgorski Park Krajobrazowy: A Protected Landscape in Świętokrzyskie

Geographic terrain, forest ecosystems, and industrial heritage

Located in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, this protected area preserves significant forest stands and historic industrial remnants. The terrain captures the intersection of plateau geology and hill country, hosting the headwaters of the Bobrza and Krasna rivers within a culturally layered, heavily forested environment.

Area
198.95 km²
Established
1988
Relief
Mountain
Climate
Temperate
Suchedniowsko-Oblęgorski Park Krajobrazowy Geography
Watercolor illustration of rolling hills with green forests in the foreground and purple, green, pink, and yellow mountain ranges in the background
National parkŚwiętokrzyskie Voivodeship
15 km away#6 closest

East

Świętokrzyski National Park: Protected Mountain Terrain in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship

Geography and landscape mapping for Poland's oldest mountain range

Świętokrzyski National Park encompasses the highest ridges of the Świętokrzyskie Mountains, showcasing a landscape defined by expansive granite boulder fields and primeval fir forests. This atlas entry provides a detailed look at the park's topography, ranging from the prominent Łysica peak to the protected valley floors, highlighting the geological and biological diversity preserved within this central Polish sanctuary.

Area
76.26 km²
Established
1950
IUCN
II
Visitors
168K annual
Świętokrzyski National Park Atlas
National parkŚwiętokrzyskie Voivodeship
15 km away#7 closest

East

Świętokrzyski Park Narodowy: Protected Forests and Mountain Geography in Central Poland

A preserved landscape of ancient fir forests and rubble fields

Situated within the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, this protected area guards the Łysogóry range and its rare forest associations. The landscape is characterized by its dramatic gołoborza rubble fields and dense mixed-woodland terrain, providing a unique look into the natural geography of the region.

Area
76.26 km²
Established
1950
Visitors
168K annual
Relief
Mountain
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Protected landscapeŚwiętokrzyskie Voivodeship
18 km away#8 closest

Southeast

Szaniecki Park Krajobrazowy: Protected Landscape Atlas and Regional Map Context

Exploring xerothermic habitats across the Ponidzie plateau

Szaniecki Park Krajobrazowy anchors conservation efforts across the Płaskowyż Szaniecki and the Garb Pińczowski ridge. This detailed profile tracks the regional geography, calcareous soil influence, and the protection of rare steppe flora within the broader Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship landscape framework.

Area
112.896 km²
Established
1986
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
Explore Szaniecki Park Krajobrazowy Geography
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