Park earthquake history

A historical repository of recorded seismic activity within the vicinity of the park boundaries.

Fiordland National Park Earthquake History: Catalogued Seismic Events and Geographic Records

This repository provides a detailed catalogue of historical earthquakes recorded in the vicinity of Fiordland National Park. Every entry captures seismic events associated with the region by epicentre distance, offering researchers and visitors clear access to event dates, recorded magnitudes, and depth measurements. The collection organizes data for geographical reference to understand the historical context of local seismic patterns across the South Island terrain.

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New Zealand's largest national park, protecting glacier-carved fiords and temperate rainforests in the southwestern South Island

Fiordland National Park

Fiordland National Park is the largest of New Zealand's thirteen national parks, encompassing 12,607 square kilometres of spectacular southwestern South Island terrain. The park is defined by its dramatic glacier-carved fiords, with Milford Sound / Piopiotahi being the most famous, along with Doubtful Sound / Patea and Tamatea / Dusky Sound. The southern ranges of the Southern Alps dominate the interior, creating a highly inaccessible landscape of steep valleys, towering peaks exceeding 2,500 metres, and remote wilderness. The park's extraordinary high rainfall, exceeding seven metres annually, supports the largest area of unmodified vegetation in New Zealand, including vast temperate rainforests of silver beech and mountain beech. Established in 1952, Fiordland forms the core of the Te Wāhipounamu World Heritage Area, recognized in 1990 for its outstanding natural significance. The park serves as a critical refuge for many of New Zealand's most endangered native species, including the takahē, kākāpō, mōhua, and southern brown kiwi.

Location: New Zealand
Park type: National park
Established: 1952
Area: 12,607 km²
Highest point: 2,500 m

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Track historical seismic activity based on epicentre distance and event magnitude

Searchable Seismic Event Catalog for Fiordland National Park

A structured catalog compiles historical seismic activity recorded within the regional vicinity of Fiordland National Park based on calculated epicentre distance. Each record in the database provides factual details including the date, magnitude, depth, reported location, relative distance from the park, and official source access.

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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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Explore the unique geography and mapped boundaries of this South Island national park.

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Delve deeper into the mapped geography and protected-area context of Fiordland National Park. Understand its unique glacial landforms, vast alpine wilderness, and the significance of its ancient temperate rainforests. This exploration reveals the core of the Te Wāhipounamu World Heritage Area and the intricate natural systems that define this remarkable New Zealand national park.

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