Park earthquake history

A comprehensive catalogue of historical seismic events associated with the marine geography and archipelago terrain

Recorded Earthquake History and Seismic Activity Near Kosterhavet National Park, Sweden

Explore the structured catalogue of recorded earthquake events geographically associated with the Kosterhavet National Park region. This collection provides transparent access to historical seismic data, including event dates, magnitude measurements, and depth records. By mapping epicentres against the park boundaries and the deep Kosterfjord topography, these records offer a clear window into the regional seismic history observed across the Skagerrak sea and surrounding archipelago.

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Sweden's first marine national park protecting the diverse waters of the Koster Islands

Kosterhavet National Park

Kosterhavet National Park is Sweden's first marine national park, established in September 2009 to protect the exceptional waters surrounding the Koster Islands in the Skagerrak Sea. Located off the coast of Bohuslän in Västra Götaland County, the park spans approximately 389 square kilometers, making it one of Sweden's largest protected marine areas. The park encompasses the sea and shores around the Koster archipelago, which consists of nearly 400 islands, though the largest islands themselves are excluded from the park boundary and protected separately as nature reserves. The marine environment within Kosterhavet stands as the most biologically diverse in Swedish waters. Over 6,000 marine species have been identified within the park, with approximately 200 of those found nowhere else in Sweden. The Kosterfjord reaches depths of 200 meters with cold, high-salinity water that supports species more typical of Atlantic conditions. The park is distinguished by having one of only two coral reefs along Sweden's coast, a rare cold-water coral formation in the deep basin known as the Säcken. This unique combination of Atlantic-influenced waters, deep fjords, and diverse habitats creates an ecological significance that extends well beyond Sweden's borders. The park shares its northern boundary with Norway's Ytre Hvaler National Park, creating a transboundary marine protected area that was established simultaneously in 2009. This connection reflects the shared ecological heritage of the Skagerrak strait, which connects the North Sea to the Baltic Sea. The park is managed by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency in cooperation with Västra Götaland County and represents a pioneering approach to marine conservation in Scandinavia.

Location: Sweden
Park type: National park
Established: 2009
Area: 388.8 km²

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Kosterhavet National Park earthquake observations are grouped by epicentre position and calculated park distance, not assumed occurrence inside park limits. Compare dates, magnitudes, depths, locality names, distance values, and cited sources for historical understanding without attributing seismic cause to park conditions, defining present danger, or predicting activity.

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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 more protected destinations after Kosterhavet National Park

The Kosterhavet National Park earthquake catalogue is followed by an independent collection of protected destinations. These links do not establish matching national-park designation, environmental character, geology, seismic evidence, geographic proximity, hazards, risk, or equal source coverage.

National parkØstfold

Park boundaries overlap#1 closest

North

Ytre Hvaler National Park: Norway's Coastal Marine Protected Landscape Atlas

Explore protected archipelago geography and unique cold water coral reefs.

Discover Ytre Hvaler National Park, a pivotal marine protected area on Norway's Østfold coast. This atlas entry provides detailed insight into its defining skerry landscape, the significant Tisler cold water coral reef, and its role as a protected marine ecosystem. Understand the mapped boundaries and geographic context of this unique Norwegian coastal wilderness, crucial for understanding the region's natural and maritime heritage.

Area: 354 km²
Established: 2009
IUCN: II
Climate: Temperate

Ytre Hvaler National Park Marine Atlas

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National parkFærder Municipality

About 28 km away#2 closest

Northwest

Færder National Park: Norway's Coastal Archipelago & Marine Protected Area Atlas

Explore mapped landscapes and regional geography.

Færder National Park represents a significant protected landscape in Norway, characterized by its extensive marine environment and scattered archipelago. Situated east of Færder Municipality, the park's geography is defined by a mosaic of granite islands, coastal waters, and the iconic Færder Lighthouse. This entry provides atlas-level insight into the park's mapped boundaries, its role as a protected coastal ecosystem, and its contribution to the broader regional geography of Norway's southern coast.

Area: 340 km²
Established: 2013
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Færder National Park Protected Area Atlas

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National parkVästra Götaland County

34 km away#3 closest

Northeast

Tresticklan National Park: Preserved Old-Growth Forest on Rocky Heathland

Explore the geographic context and mapped boundaries of this vital protected area.

Tresticklan National Park is a vital protected landscape in Västra Götaland County, Sweden, safeguarding one of southern Scandinavia's most significant old-growth forest ecosystems. The park's terrain is defined by exposed granite bedrock, sparse heath pine forests, and a wild, remote character. MoriAtlas provides a structured overview of Tresticklan National Park, detailing its geographic setting and protected area status for explorers and cartographers.

Area: 28.97 km²
Established: 1996
IUCN: II
Relief: Upland

Tresticklan National Park Protected Landscape

National parkTelemark

About 71 km away#4 closest

West

Jomfruland National Park: Coastal Archipelago and Skagerrak Marine Atlas

Norway's unique marine-focused national park landscape.

Jomfruland National Park is a significant protected landscape in Telemark, Norway, renowned for its coastal island geography and a landscape predominantly composed of marine waters. Covering 117 square kilometers, this national park emphasizes the conservation of both terrestrial island habitats and the surrounding Skagerrak coastal ecosystem. Explore the park's mapped boundaries and discover its regional geographic context, offering a unique perspective on Norway's protected areas and maritime natural heritage through MoriAtlas.

Area: 117 km²
Established: 2016
IUCN: II
Scope: Mixed

Jomfruland National Park Protected Area

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Nature reserveAkershus

About 99 km away#5 closest

North

Nordre Øyeren naturreservat: Mapped Geography of Norway's Largest Inland Delta

Protected wetland landscapes and river delta terrain in Akershus

The protected land of Nordre Øyeren naturreservat comprises a vast mosaic of mudflats, islands, and river channels formed where three major rivers meet lake Øyeren. This detailed atlas entry explores the geographic significance of the bird's foot delta structure, providing context on its role as a critical inland wetland for migratory waterfowl within the Akershus region.

Area: 62.568 km²
Established: 1975
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Boreal

Nordre Øyeren naturreservat Protected Wetland Atlas

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National parkAgder

About 113 km away#6 closest

West

Raet National Park: A Coastal National Park Defined by Glacial Moraine Landscape in Agder

Explore Norway's southern coast geography and protected marine area.

Raet National Park offers a profound exploration of Norway's post-glacial landscape, anchored by its namesake 12,000-year-old glacial moraine. This unique protected area, predominantly marine, reveals a striking combination of terrestrial moraine features, extensive pebble beaches, and submerged geological formations. Understanding its mapped boundaries within Agder provides critical context for appreciating this significant coastal protected landscape, its marine ecosystems, and its role in the regional geography.

Area: 607 km²
Established: 2016
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Raet National Park Geography and Map

Protected areaRegion Nordjylland

128 km away#7 closest

South

Jerup Hede, Råbjerg og Tolshave Mose: Protected Area and Ridge and Pool Terrain

Geographic landscape overview in Region Nordjylland

Jerup Hede, Råbjerg og Tolshave Mose contains the largest continuous area of ridge and pool landscapes in Denmark. The site features an undulating terrain of hummocks and wet hollows typical of intact raised bogs, transitioning from inland heaths to coastal dune formations near the Skagerrak coast. It remains an essential site for studying Northern European mire ecosystems and wetland habitat patterns.

Area: 40.24 km²
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Temperate
Access: Access unknown

Jerup Hede, Råbjerg og Tolshave Mose Atlas

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National parkVästra Götaland County

128 km away#8 closest

East

Djurö National Park: Sweden's Lake Archipelago National Park in Västra Götaland County

Mapped island geography and protected aquatic landscapes.

Djurö National Park stands as a singular example of Sweden's protected natural areas, characterized by its unique position as a national park comprising a complete archipelago within Lake Vänern. This page focuses on the geographic identity of Djurö National Park, detailing its island distribution, protected land status, and the distinct landscape it preserves. Users will find context for its place within Västra Götaland County, facilitating an atlas-based understanding of this exceptional aquatic environment and its mapped boundaries.

Area: 24 km²
Established: 1991
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Djurö National Park Atlas

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Continue Mapping Kosterhavet National Park's Protected Marine Geography

Deepen your understanding of Kosterhavet National Park by exploring its detailed geographic features and protected area boundaries. This marine national park offers a unique opportunity to study a vital Scandinavian ecosystem, characterized by its cold-water coral formations and significant marine biodiversity. MoriAtlas provides the tools to visualize this protected landscape and its place within the broader context of Västra Götaland County's coastal geography, inviting further atlas-driven discovery.

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