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Reviewing documented earthquake epicentres and geographic associations for the park terrain

Historical Catalogue of Recorded Seismic Events near Margalla Hills National Park

This archival collection provides a structured overview of seismic activity recorded in proximity to Margalla Hills National Park. Each record includes event timing, magnitude, and precise epicentre data, illustrating the regional seismic history observed around this Himalayan foothill landscape. The data is organized to show historical activity patterns based on proximity to the park boundaries rather than providing hazard assessments or predictive outlooks.

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Wild Himalayan foothills protecting diverse wildlife near Pakistan's capital

Margalla Hills National Park

Margalla Hills National Park is a protected landscape in northern Pakistan, established in 1980 as the country's third-largest national park. The park encompasses the Margalla Hills, which form the foothills of the Himalayas, along with the adjoining Rawal Lake and Shakarparian cultural complex. Located within the Islamabad Capital Territory, the park lies near the northern boundary with Haripur District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, creating a strategic green corridor between the capital city and the mountainous northern regions. The park's elevation ranges from 685 meters at its western end to 1,604 meters at Tilla Charouni, the tallest peak within the park. This altitudinal gradient supports a remarkable diversity of habitats, from subtropical deciduous and evergreen forests on southern slopes to pine and oak woodlands in the north. The park is particularly notable for its rich Sino-Himalayan fauna, including populations of gray goral, barking deer, and leopards, among approximately 38 mammal species and over 400 bird varieties recorded within its boundaries.

Location
Pakistan
Park type
National park
Established
1980
Area
173.9 km²
Highest point
1,604 m
Margalla Hills National Park Protected Landscape

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Margalla Hills National Park’s earthquake entries are associated by reported epicentre and measured park distance, not presumed occurrence within the rugged hill boundary. Catalogue time, magnitude, depth, locality, separation, and citations provide historical context without attributing seismic cause to hill or park conditions, defining present hazard, or forecasting 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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The atlas transitions from Margalla Hills National Park’s earthquake history to other protected destinations intended for independent exploration. It does not connect them through hill terrain, national-park status, environment, geography, geology, distance, earthquake evidence, seismic character, hazards, risk, or an equivalent body of source information.
National parkKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
About 6.5 km away#1 closest

Northeast

Ayubia National Park: Protected Area Identity and Mountainous Terrain

Discover its mapped geography within Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Ayubia National Park stands as a key protected landscape within the Himalayan foothills of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Its designation as a national park signifies its role in conserving unique temperate coniferous and mixed forests across steep mountainous terrain. This page details the park's geographic setting, its mapped boundaries, and the natural features that define its protected status, offering a structured view for atlas-driven exploration of Pakistan's natural heritage.

Area
33.12 km²
Established
1984
IUCN
V
Visitors
250K annual
Ayubia National Park Protected Area
National parkPunjab
About 25 km away#2 closest

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Murree-Kotli Sattian-Kahuta National Park: Punjab Protected Landscape and Watershed

Western Himalayan foothills and Pothohar Plateau geography

Located in the Rawalpindi District, this national park preserves an extensive band of rugged terrain and chir pine forests. As a critical ecological bridge between neighboring protected areas, it provides essential habitat connectivity and maintains the health of river catchments that supply water to major urban centers in Punjab.

Area
473.7 km²
Established
2020
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Murree-Kotli Sattian-Kahuta National Park Atlas
National parkPunjab
About 31 km away#3 closest

Southwest

Kheri Murat National Park: Protected Scrub Forest and Wildlife Conservation in Punjab

Explore the mapped terrain and protected landscape context.

Discover Kheri Murat National Park, a recent national park designation located in Punjab, Pakistan, situated on the rolling hills of the Kala Chitta Range. This protected area features a distinct subtropical thorn scrub forest ecosystem, providing essential habitat for wildlife, including the Punjab urial, and serving as a critical site for bird conservation. Its unique landscape offers valuable insights into regional geography and the preservation of natural wilderness within a predominantly agricultural province, making it a noteworthy entity for atlas exploration.

Area
35.37 km²
Established
2020
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Kheri Murat National Park protected area
National parkAttock District
About 59 km away#4 closest

West

Kala Chitta National Park: Protected Dry Temperate Forest in Attock District, Pakistan

Discover unique hill landscapes and a rare ecosystem on the Pothohar Plateau.

Kala Chitta National Park represents a crucial protected area in Punjab, Pakistan, safeguarding a distinct dry temperate forest ecosystem that is uncommon in the Pothohar Plateau's heavily agricultural landscape. The park's terrain comprises rolling hills and intervening plains, contributing to its ecological richness and providing valuable mapped landscape context. Explore the geographic importance of this national park and its role in preserving a vital natural habitat.

Area
363.77 km²
Established
1983
IUCN
II
Relief
Mixed relief
Kala Chitta National Park Protected Area
National parkAzad Kashmir
About 61 km away#5 closest

Northeast

Panjal Mastan National Park: High-Altitude Plateau Landscape in Azad Kashmir

Discover mapped terrain and protected area geography.

Panjal Mastan National Park represents a significant protected landscape within the Pir Panjal mountain range of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. This national park is characterized by its expansive high-altitude plateau, sitting at an average elevation of 2,800 meters, offering a unique regional geography. Known for its dramatic mountainous surroundings and seasonal wildflower meadows that bloom in spring, the park provides valuable context for understanding the natural terrain and protected area distribution in this part of the western Himalayas.

Area
300 km²
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Climate
Alpine
Panjal Mastan National Park Map
National parkAzad Jammu and Kashmir
About 72 km away#6 closest

East

Poonch River Mahaseer National Park: Pakistan's First Riverine Conservation Area

Mapped aquatic landscape and freshwater biodiversity in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

Poonch River Mahaseer National Park is a significant aquatic protected area established in 2010, renowned for being Pakistan's first dedicated riverine conservation zone. Situated along the Poonch River in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, it spans approximately 22.5 square kilometers, encompassing the main river channel and key tributary nullahs crucial for breeding. The park's primary objective is to protect the endangered golden mahseer and the broader freshwater ecosystem, serving as a vital model for river-based conservation and mapped biodiversity stewardship in the region.

Area
22.5 km²
Established
2010
IUCN
II
Poonch River Mahaseer National Park protected area
National parkPunjab
About 89 km away#7 closest

Southwest

Chinji National Park: National Park Atlas, Salt Range Geography, and Protected Landscape

Discover the unique eroded terrain and semi-arid ecosystems of Punjab, Pakistan.

Chinji National Park is a protected national park located in the Punjab province of Pakistan, specifically within the historic Salt Range. This park is characterized by its deeply eroded terrain, composed of sandstone and igneous rock formations, shaped by seasonal streams that lead towards the Soan River. As a key example of a semi-arid mountain ecosystem within the Baluchistan xeric woodlands ecoregion, Chinji National Park offers significant insights into the geological heritage and unique biodiversity of central Pakistan.

Area
60.95 km²
Established
1987
IUCN
II
Relief
Upland
Chinji National Park Atlas
National parkAzad Jammu and Kashmir
About 90 km away#8 closest

Northeast

Machiara National Park: A Protected National Park in Pakistan's Himalayas

Explore mapped terrain and mountain biodiversity.

Machiara National Park, located in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan, is a designated national park preserving unique Himalayan ecosystems. This atlas-focused exploration details the park's protected landscape, encompassing steep slopes, forested ridges, and varied terrain. Discover its significance for wildlife conservation and its position within the broader regional geography, offering a clear view of its mapped natural features.

Area
135.33 km²
Established
1996
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Machiara National Park Protected Area
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Delve deeper into the protected landscape of Margalla Hills National Park to understand its precise geographic setting within the Islamabad Capital Territory. Examine the park's terrain, mapped boundaries, and the ecological systems that define this significant national park. Discover how this protected area fits into the broader atlas of Pakistan's natural landscapes and regional geography, offering structured insights for every explorer.

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