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Recorded Earthquake History and Seismic Activity Near Petrified Forest National Park

This archive provides a transparent look at recorded earthquakes associated by proximity with the terrain of Petrified Forest National Park. The collection documents historical seismic data sourced from USGS records, allowing for an analysis of event frequency and magnitude trends within the vicinity of these protected Arizona badlands. Each entry highlights the epicentre location and calculated distance to help contextualize the regional seismic history.

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Ancient petrified forests and colorful badlands of the American Southwest

Petrified Forest National Park

Petrified Forest National Park is a remarkable protected area in northeastern Arizona that preserves one of the world's most spectacular concentrations of petrified wood along with extensive colorful badlands formations. The park encompasses approximately 346 square miles of semi-desert shrub steppe and highly eroded terrain within the Colorado Plateau region. Its name derives from the vast deposits of fossilized trees that lived during the Late Triassic Epoch roughly 225 million years ago, when this area was near the equator on the southwestern edge of the supercontinent Pangaea. The park straddles the boundary between Apache County and Navajo County, with its northern reaches extending into the famous Painted Desert. Established as a national monument in 1906 and elevated to national park status in 1962, the park protects not only its world-famous fossil forests but also significant archaeological sites representing thousands of years of human habitation and one of the most diverse Late Triassic fossil assemblages on Earth.

Location
United States of America
Park type
National park
Established
1962
Area
895.9 km²
Highest point
1,900 m
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Petrified Forest National Park spans 895.94 km² of arid United States upland between 1,630 and 1,900 metres, combining plateau, canyons, cliffs, steppe, dunes, desert, wetlands, and rivers. The earthquake catalogue documents regional observations without implying damage to fossil landscapes or a present warning.

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Petrified Forest National Park spans 895.94 km² of arid United States plateau, hills, valleys, cliffs, canyons, steppe, dunes, and desert between 1,630 and 1,900 metres. Related seismic pages stand independently and do not inherit fossil-landscape effects, hazard, or predictive meaning.
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Area
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Established
1905
Visitors
5.9M annual
Relief
Mountain
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Mapped terrain, forest boundaries, and regional wilderness character

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Area
10,969.7 km²
Established
1905
Relief
Mountain
Climate
Temperate
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Wildlife reserveArizona
150 km away#3 closest

Southwest

Mazatzal Wilderness: Geographic Overview of Arizona's Expansive Protected Mountain Terrain

Mapping the ecological transition from desert canyon to forest ridge

Mazatzal Wilderness stands as an essential protected area in central Arizona, covering vast tracts of the Tonto and Coconino National Forests. The landscape is defined by the stark vertical contrast between the low-lying Verde River corridor and the high-elevation forests of the Mazatzal Mountains. This expansive wilderness remains a key study in regional topography and ecological zonation for those exploring the rugged backcountry of the southwestern United States.

Area
1,021.4 km²
Established
1964
IUCN
Ib
Relief
Mountain
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Wildlife reserveArizona
152 km away#4 closest

West

Munds Mountain Wilderness Protected Area and Red Rock Landscape Mapping

Arizona high-desert wilderness and canyon-edge geography

Located southeast of Sedona, Munds Mountain Wilderness encompasses roughly 18,150 acres of dramatic sandstone cliffs and elevated plateaus. This area serves as a key site for observing the convergence of pinyon-juniper woodlands with iconic desert rock formations, providing a clear window into the rugged topography of central Arizona.

Area
73.45 km²
Established
1984
IUCN
Ib
Relief
Mountain
Munds Mountain Wilderness Map and Protected Land
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Wildlife reserveArizona
155 km away#5 closest

West

Kachina Peaks Wilderness; Geography and Protected Landscape Atlas of Arizona

High-altitude volcanic terrain and alpine ecosystems

Kachina Peaks Wilderness is a protected area in northern Arizona centered on the San Francisco Peaks. This geography includes the state's highest elevation at Humphreys Peak and a rare volcanic caldera known as the Inner Basin. The terrain transitions from dense mountain forests into an Arctic-Alpine zone, offering a distinct landscape for analyzing mountain evolution and high-elevation ecological patterns.

Area
75 km²
Established
1984
IUCN
Ib
Relief
Mountain
Kachina Peaks Wilderness Geography and Map
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Wildlife reserveArizona
161 km away#6 closest

West

Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness: A Geographic Overview of Arizona Protected Lands

Canyon landscapes and high mesa terrain in Arizona

Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness serves as a significant protected block near Sedona, featuring a complex network of slot canyons, natural arches, and sandstone pinnacles. This wilderness area preserves the ecological transition from the high-elevation forested rim down into warmer, arid canyon bottoms, offering a deep look at the geology of the Colorado Plateau edge.

Area
191 km²
Established
1984
IUCN
Ib
Relief
Mountain
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Protected areaArizona
171 km away#7 closest

West

Prescott National Forest: Geographic Overview of Arizona Protected Landscapes and Wilderness

Regional geography and protected terrain map of the Bradshaw Mountains

Spanning over one million acres, Prescott National Forest represents a defining outdoor landscape in Arizona. The terrain transitions from high desert chaparral to dense ponderosa pine forests, featuring eight distinct wilderness areas, rugged canyon systems, and essential watershed corridors that shape the regional ecology near Prescott.

Area
5,100 km²
Established
1908
Relief
Mountain
Climate
Temperate
Prescott National Forest Geography
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Protected landscapeArizona
174 km away#8 closest

Northwest

Kaibab National Forest: Protected Plateau Landscapes and Forested Geography in Arizona

High-elevation forest terrain bordering the Grand Canyon

Spanning over 1.6 million acres in Arizona, Kaibab National Forest is characterized by its split geographic configuration, with distinct sections flanking the North and South rims of the Grand Canyon. The terrain ranges from the high-altitude Kaibab Plateau to volcanic uplands near Williams, encompassing four designated wilderness areas and varied forest ecosystems that provide a critical buffer for the surrounding canyon country.

Area
6,500 km²
Established
1909
Relief
Mountain
Climate
Temperate
Kaibab National Forest Protected Area
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