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Pōhatu Marine Reserve: Historical Catalogue of Recorded Nearby Seismic Activity

This archive compiles recorded seismic events occurring within proximity to the Pōhatu Marine Reserve on the Banks Peninsula. Users can browse a comprehensive dataset containing event dates, precise magnitudes, and focal depths to understand the regional seismic context. All information originates from standardized geological records, mapping events relative to the coastal boundaries and volcanic terrain surrounding the reserve.

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A small but ecologically rich no-take reserve on Banks Peninsula, home to New Zealand's rarest penguin.

Pōhatu Marine Reserve

Pōhatu Marine Reserve is a no-take marine protected area on the southern coast of Banks Peninsula, in the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. The 215 hectare reserve is centered on Pōhatu / Flea Bay, a sheltered inlet framed by high volcanic cliffs and bordered by rocky reefs, kelp forests, and small sandy beaches. It lies a short distance from the larger Akaroa Marine Reserve and Akaroa Tāiapure, forming part of a broader network of marine protection along the peninsula. The reserve is notable for the contrast it offers between a wild, cliff-bound coastal environment and its proximity to farmland and small settlements. Its waters support Hector's dolphins, dusky dolphins, and New Zealand fur seals, while its intertidal reefs shelter pāua, kina, crayfish, and a mix of reef fish including blue cod and trumpeter. Onshore, the surrounding beach and adjacent private land host the largest little penguin (kororā) and yellow-eyed penguin (hoiho) colony on Banks Peninsula, making the area a focal point for coastal wildlife conservation. Established in 1999 after a long and contested planning process, Pōhatu was the first marine reserve on the east coast of the South Island. Despite its small size, baseline and follow-up studies have recorded increases in fish biomass and species richness inside the reserve, demonstrating it functions as a meaningful refuge alongside its larger Akaroa neighbour.

Location: New Zealand
Park type: Marine protected area
Established: 1999
Area: 2.2 km²

Pōhatu Marine Reserve Protected Area Atlas

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Explore historical earthquake records around Pōhatu Marine Reserve

Explore reported earthquake locations around Pōhatu Marine Reserve’s 2.153 km² coastal waters in Canterbury; Event cards bring together date, magnitude, depth, locality, source attribution and calculated distance from the reserve for direct comparison. A result’s proximity does not place it within the marine boundary, connect it to coastal landforms or constitute an assessment of seismic risk.

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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 beyond Pōhatu Marine Reserve

Pōhatu Marine Reserve's earthquake records form the handoff into wider park discovery beyond one Banks Peninsula no-take area of coastal cliffs and kelp forest. The next destinations do not signify shared marine-reserve status, habitat, geographic closeness, geology, seismic observations, hazards, risk, protection rules, or comparable evidence.

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Marine protected areaNew Zealand

2.4 km away#1 closest

West

Akaroa Marine Reserve: Protected Harbour Geography and Marine Map

Volcanic coastal terrain and no-take zone boundaries

Located on the Banks Peninsula, Akaroa Marine Reserve represents a vital marine protected area within a deeply indented volcanic harbour. The reserve offers a unique look at the contrast between inner harbour mudflats and outer rocky reefs, serving as an essential case study for marine conservation and coastal geography in New Zealand.

Area: 5.12 km²
Established: 2014
IUCN: Ia
Relief: Lowland

Akaroa Marine Reserve Geography and Maps

Regional parkCanterbury Region

About 59 km away#2 closest

Northwest

Waimakariri River Regional Park: Geography and Protected Landscape Atlas for Canterbury

Braided river corridors and wetland habitats in the Canterbury Region

Waimakariri River Regional Park encompasses a significant managed corridor along the Waimakariri River, featuring an intricate mix of braided riverbeds, saltmarshes, and reforested land. This profile details the park topography, highlighting its role in regional flood management and its varied natural terrain across the Canterbury Plains, providing a clear geographic view of its multi-use protected boundaries.

Area: 150 km²
Relief: Lowland
Access: Easy access
Scope: Terrestrial

Waimakariri River Regional Park Geography

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Regional parkCanterbury Region

About 65 km away#3 closest

Northwest

Northern Pegasus Bay Regional Park: Canterbury Coastal Geography and Protected Land Atlas

Mapping the beaches, estuaries, and dunes of Northern Pegasus Bay.

Northern Pegasus Bay spans a long, curving stretch of the Canterbury coastline on New Zealand's South Island. This regional park protects a range of coastal landforms, including pebbly beaches, dune systems, and the regionally significant Ashley Rakahuri Estuary. The geography reflects a dynamic exchange of sediment across multiple river mouths, creating a distinct environmental corridor between coastal communities and the sea.

Relief: Lowland
Climate: Temperate
Access: Easy access
Scope: Mixed

Northern Pegasus Bay Regional Park Geography

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Protected landscapeSouth Island

About 130 km away#4 closest

Northwest

Craigieburn Forest Park: Protected Alpine Landscape and Southern Alps Geography

High country terrain from beech forests to alpine ridges.

Situated along the eastern flanks of the Southern Alps, Craigieburn Forest Park offers a complex mountain geography that serves as both a recreational hub and an ecological restoration zone. The area features a clear transition from beech-clad valley floors and glacial terraces to wide tussock basins and craggy summits, providing a detailed look at the diverse natural terrain of the Canterbury region.

Area: 446.948 km²
Established: 1967
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Alpine

Craigieburn Forest Park Protected Landscape

National parkNew Zealand

132 km away#5 closest

Northwest

Arthur's Pass National Park: Dramatic Alpine Protected Landscape in the Southern Alps

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

Arthur's Pass National Park, a substantial protected area within New Zealand's Southern Alps, presents a compelling focus for geographic and atlas exploration. Characterized by dramatic alpine terrain shaped by ancient glacial forces, the park exhibits a striking ecological contrast between its drier eastern beech forests and wetter western rainforests. Users can delve into the mapped park boundaries and understand the regional landscape context of this unique protected area, making it a key destination for understanding New Zealand's natural geography.

Area: 1,184.7 km²
Established: 1929
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Arthur's Pass National Park Protected Area

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Nature reserveNew Zealand

About 142 km away#6 closest

West

Peel Forest Park Nature Reserve: Mapped Geography and Protected Forest Landscapes

Canterbury Foothills and Southern Alps transition zone

Located in the foothills of New Zealand, Peel Forest Park preserves a significant fragment of native podocarp forest. This reserve features a diverse landscape of river valleys and forested slopes, offering a clear view of the transition from the Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps massif.

Area: 7.686 km²
Established: 1909
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Temperate

Peel Forest Park Protected Area Geography

Marine protected areaCanterbury

150 km away#7 closest

North

Hikurangi Marine Reserve: Protected Marine Geography and Submarine Canyon Systems

Exploring the coastal reefs and deep trench environments of Canterbury

Hikurangi Marine Reserve represents a core protected landscape within the New Zealand marine atlas. Centered on the Kaikoura Canyon, the reserve features a sharp transition from rocky shoreline reefs to deep-sea environments that support a high density of cetaceans and seabirds. This map-focused profile examines the physical boundaries and unique oceanographic conditions that define this essential no-take marine zone.

Area: 104.16 km²
Established: 2014
IUCN: Ia
Relief: Lowland

Hikurangi Marine Reserve Protected Area

Protected landscapeCanterbury

About 152 km away#8 closest

Northwest

Lake Sumner Forest Park: Geography and Protected Landscape Atlas for Canterbury

Mountainous river valleys and remote beech forests

Spanning over 100,000 hectares of the Canterbury high country, Lake Sumner Forest Park stands as a prime example of New Zealand's protected backcountry. This mapping resource details the park's river-carved terrain, subalpine fringes, and its role as a connective wilderness area between major South Island mountain ranges.

Area: 1,051 km²
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Temperate
Access: Moderate access

Lake Sumner Forest Park Geography and Atlas

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Trace the Coastal Geography and Protected Boundaries of Pōhatu Marine Reserve

Continue mapping the volcanic terrain and marine environment of this Canterbury protected area. MoriAtlas provides the data to analyze the ecological significance and physical boundaries of Pōhatu Marine Reserve within its broader coastal context.

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