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A historical catalogue of regional seismic events compiled by epicenter distance

Recorded Earthquake History and Seismic Activity Associated with Gila National Forest

Access a chronological overview of seismic events recorded within the geographic vicinity of Gila National Forest in New Mexico. This catalogue documents historical earthquake occurrences by detailing event dates, measured magnitudes, and focal depths in relation to the expansive terrain of the forest. Each record provides geographic context for how seismic activity has been documented in the areas surrounding these diverse mountain, canyon, and semi-desert landscapes.

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Southwestern New Mexico's vast wilderness landscape, anchored by America's first designated wilderness.

Gila National Forest

Gila National Forest is a vast protected landscape in southwestern New Mexico, United States, administered by the U.S. Forest Service. At roughly 2.7 million acres, it ranks among the largest national forests in the lower 48 states and encompasses a remarkable range of terrain, from rugged mountains and deep canyons to mesas and semi-desert environments. The forest is most famous for containing the Gila Wilderness, designated in 1924 as the world's first formally designated wilderness area, an event that preceded the federal Wilderness Act by four decades. Within its borders, visitors also find the Aldo Leopold Wilderness, the Blue Range Wilderness, the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, isolated hot springs, and the Cosmic Campground, the first International Dark Sky Sanctuary in North America. Gila is also a stronghold for namesake wildlife such as the Gila monster, Gila trout, and Gila topminnow, alongside larger mammals including black bears, elk, Mexican gray wolves, and desert bighorn sheep. Its combination of cultural heritage, ecological diversity, and backcountry character makes it one of the most distinctive public landscapes in the American Southwest.

Location
United States of America
Park type
Protected landscape
Established
1905
Area
10,969.7 km²
Gila National Forest Geographic Atlas

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Study the historical earthquake record around Gila National Forest

Gila National Forest’s catalogue uses epicentre geography and forest distance to frame earthquake history across mountains, canyons, woodland, and river corridors. It preserves date, magnitude, depth, locality, separation, and source without asserting that an epicentre crossed the forest boundary or that the terrain caused effects, signals present danger, or predicts future 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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Discover other protected parks after Gila National Forest

The destinations following Gila National Forest broaden atlas discovery beyond its earthquake catalogue and mountain-canyon wilderness. Their presence does not imply shared national-forest status, United States geography, proximity, seismic history, geological character, hazard, risk, or dedicated earthquake pages; individual profiles define those facts.
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Wildlife reserveNew Mexico
Park boundaries overlap#1 closest

Southeast

Gila Wilderness: An In-Depth Look at the Protected Landscape and Geography of New Mexico

Mapped terrain, alpine peaks, and diverse forest ecosystems within the American Southwest

The Gila Wilderness stands as a primary case study in landscape conservation, protecting a massive network of unroaded river canyons and forest-covered mountains in New Mexico. This region serves as a bridge between temperate montane zones and arid desert environments, creating a unique ecological atlas defined by significant altitudinal gradients, volcanic features, and extensive watershed networks across the Mogollon range.

Area
225,820 km²
Established
1924
IUCN
Ib
Relief
Mountain
Gila Wilderness Geographic Atlas
Wildlife reserveArizona
About 87 km away#2 closest

West

Fishhooks Wilderness: An Arizona Desert Wildlife Reserve and Protected Landscape Atlas

Mapped terrain and arid geography in Graham County

Fishhooks Wilderness represents an intact, undeveloped stretch of southeastern Arizona desert managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The area provides a critical example of basin-and-range topography, where volcanic ridges and desert flats border the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation. This record offers a clear perspective on the wilderness boundaries, ecological transition zones, and remote backcountry character of this distinctive regional landscape.

Area
42 km²
IUCN
Ib
Relief
Upland
Climate
Arid
Fishhooks Wilderness Protected Area Atlas
National parkNavajo County
105 km away#3 closest

Northwest

Petrified Forest National Park: National Park Protected Landscape and Geographic Atlas

Explore its mapped terrain and regional park context.

Petrified Forest National Park represents a significant protected landscape within Navajo County, Arizona, offering focused insights into its unique terrain and geographic distribution. As a national park, it provides valuable data for understanding mapped park boundaries, regional landscape context, and its role within the broader atlas of protected areas. Discover the specific geographic features and natural identity that define this unique natural reserve.

Area
895.94 km²
Established
1962
IUCN
II
Visitors
644.9K annual
Petrified Forest National Park National Park
National parkNew Mexico
108 km away#4 closest

East

White Sands National Park: National Park with Unique Dune Landscape in New Mexico

Explore its protected boundaries and desert geography.

White Sands National Park is a protected national park renowned for its stunning gypsum dunes, offering a unique landscape within New Mexico's geography. This page provides detailed information on its mapped protected area, serving as a valuable resource for understanding the park's specific geographic context and its identity as a significant protected natural landscape.

Area
601.3 km²
Established
2019
IUCN
V
Visitors
729.1K annual
White Sands National Park Geography
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Wildlife reserveArizona
119 km away#5 closest

Southwest

Galiuro Wilderness: A Protected Mountain Landscape in Southeastern Arizona

Mapped geography and terrain of the Galiuro range

Trace the uplifted slabs and eroded canyons that define Galiuro Wilderness. This protected area rises from the Arizona plains to reveal a complex geography of brushy slopes, spring-fed riparian zones, and sky-high summit vistas.

Area
309 km²
Established
1932
IUCN
Ib
Relief
Mountain
Galiuro Wilderness Protected Landscape
Protected landscapeArizona
137 km away#6 closest

West

Tonto National Forest: Understanding the Geography of an Expansive Protected Landscape

Exploring the vertical ecosystem gradients in Central Arizona

Spanning from arid Sonoran basins to the towering Mogollon Rim, Tonto National Forest offers a unique study in vertical geography and protected land management. This expansive territory provides a vital map of Southwest life zones, encompassing reservoir systems, rugged river canyons, and critical wilderness habitat that define the environmental identity of the region.

Area
11,627 km²
Established
1905
Visitors
5.9M annual
Relief
Mountain
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Wildlife reserveArizona
About 146 km away#7 closest

West

Needle's Eye Wilderness: Protected Desert Geography and Mescal Mountain Topography

Gila River canyons and limestone desert landscapes in Arizona

Needle's Eye Wilderness encompasses a rugged segment of the Mescal Mountains where the Gila River has incised deep limestone gorges. This protected area features a striking shift between harsh arid uplands and a dense riparian corridor, offering a study in concentrated desert canyon topography and dramatic geological formations within southern Arizona.

Area
35.5 km²
Established
1990
IUCN
Ib
Relief
Mountain
Needle's Eye Wilderness Atlas
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Protected areaNew Mexico
150 km away#8 closest

Northeast

Manzano Mountain Wilderness: Rugged Protected Landscapes in Central New Mexico

Canyon-scarred mountain geography and forest ecosystems.

Manzano Mountain Wilderness is a significant protected area defined by its deep, radiating canyons and compressed elevational ranges. From pinyon-juniper foothills to the spruce-fir heights of the crest, this landscape offers a detailed look at the varied natural terrain found within the Cibola National Forest in New Mexico.

Area
149.23 km²
Established
1978
IUCN
Ib
Relief
Mountain
Manzano Mountain Wilderness Park Geography
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