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Recorded Earthquake History and Seismic Records Near Smečno Natural Monument in the Czech Republic

Review documented seismic events associated by epicentral distance with the Smečno Natural Monument landscape. This catalogue provides a structured overview of recorded earthquake activity identified within the surrounding Central Bohemian region. Researchers and explorers can trace event dates, magnitudes, and depths for each localized record without equating historical occurrence to future predictive outcomes or current ground stability.

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A small Central Bohemian protected area preserving old-growth forest habitat for a highly threatened beetle species.

Smečno Natural Monument

Smečno is a natural monument (přírodní památka) located in the Kladno District of the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, on the northwestern edge of the town of Smečno. It occupies a relatively compact area of around 77 hectares sitting between roughly 309 and 396 meters in elevation, on the geological border between two regional landform units: the Džbán upland and the Prague Plateau (Pražská plošina). The protected area was established on 23 July 2012 by the Regional Authority of the Central Bohemian Region, primarily to safeguard a Natura 2000 site of European importance. The monument's defining ecological value is the presence of a strong, viable population of Osmoderma barnabita, commonly known as the hermit beetle or páchník hnědý, a scarab beetle classified as strongly endangered in the region. Because this species depends on old deciduous trees with natural cavities, the natural monument's protection is essentially a protection of mature, cavity-rich woodland. Beyond the beetle's habitat, the area also represents a transitional Central Bohemian landscape where the forested character of the Džbán hills meets the more open, plateau-like terrain to the south. Although small in size, Smečno is an important local example of how a single species of strong conservation concern can drive the formal protection of an entire patch of woodland, and how European Natura 2000 designation can shape the management of even very modest protected sites in the Czech countryside.

Location
Czechia
Park type
Natural monument
Established
2012
Area
0.8 km²
Highest point
396 m
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Study historical earthquake records in the area around Smečno

Smečno’s earthquake view maps reported epicentres by calculated distance from the Central Bohemian natural monument, separating the records from its landform transition, woodland, and old-growth habitat. Each entry provides a date, magnitude, depth, locality, source, and site distance for historical comparison without claiming ecological effects, present hazard, or future activity.

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A horizontal watercolor painting showing a winding stream flowing through a lush, green valley with rolling hills and distant mountains under a soft light.
Natural monumentCentral Bohemian Region
About 1.2 km away#1 closest

South

Smečenská rokle Natural Monument: Geological Gorge and Protected Landscape

Geological cross section in the Central Bohemian Region

Smečenská rokle is a compact natural monument featuring a deep erosional canyon cut into the marlstone plateau. The site offers a detailed stratigraphic view of Bohemian Cretaceous Basin sediments while preserving rare patches of scree and ravine forest within the broader agricultural environment of Central Bohemia.

Area
0.062 km²
Established
1987
IUCN
III
Relief
Upland
Smečenská rokle Natural Monument Geography
Natural monumentStředočeský kraj
About 3.8 km away#2 closest

East

Vinařická hora Natural Monument: A Volcanic Geography and Protected Terrain Study

Key protected area and geological landmark in the Středočeský kraj region.

Vinařická hora is a compact, asymmetric hill serving as a vital natural monument for the study of Tertiary volcanic processes and dry-slope plant communities. Its abandoned quarries provide a clear stratigraphic record of ash and lava, while its summit offers panoramic views across the central Bohemian plateau. This site represents a convergence of deep geological history and specialized modern habitat preservation.

Area
0.684 km²
Established
1985
IUCN
III
Relief
Upland
Vinařická hora Natural Monument Geography
Watercolor painting of a pastoral landscape featuring rolling green hills, patches of trees, and a river flowing through the center.
Natural monumentStředočeský kraj
About 6.1 km away#3 closest

Northeast

Slánská hora Natural Monument: Volcanic Geography and Protected Hilltop Terrain in Central Bohemia

Detailed geological mapping of a Tertiary volcanic outlier and historic monument

Slánská hora functions as a significant geological landmark where basaltic vent remnants meet centuries of human history. This natural monument offers a window into the volcanic processes of the region through exposed columnar basalt and rock fissures. The site serves as a vital protected area, balancing remnants of warm-loving steppe vegetation and deciduous forest with the legacy of former quarries and ancient archaeological strata atop the Slaný ridge.

Area
0.022 km²
Established
1998
IUCN
III
Relief
Mountain
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Watercolor illustration of a peaceful, open landscape with gentle hills in the background and clusters of trees in the foreground.
Nature reserveStředočeský kraj
About 10 km away#4 closest

Northwest

Na Pilavě Nature Reserve: A Detailed Botanical Atlas of the Středočeský kraj Landscape

Mapping protected orchid habitats and forest flora in the Džbán highland.

Na Pilavě is a specialized nature reserve in the Kladno District, valued for its dense concentration of rare woodland orchids and the critically endangered black false hellebore. Set within the forested slopes of the Pilavské údolí, this protected area serves as a vital refuge for thermophilic plant communities and ancient deciduous forest flora.

Area
0.031 km²
Established
1969
IUCN
IV
Relief
Upland
Na Pilavě Protected Area Map
A soft, painterly watercolor illustration of a wetland scene with gentle green fields, faint distant hills, and low-growing vegetation in the foreground against a white background.
Natural monumentStředočeský kraj
About 11 km away#5 closest

West

Na Novém rybníce Natural Monument: Wetland Geography and Protected Area Atlas

A diverse protected mosaic of meadows and pond basins

Examine the detailed landscape of Na Novém rybníce, an ecologically rich natural monument in the Středočeský kraj. This protected area showcases a compact assemblage of pond, reed marsh, and rare fen meadow vegetation that illustrates the unique character of lowland Bohemian wetlands.

Area
0.054 km²
Established
1990
IUCN
III
Relief
Lowland
Na Novém rybníce Protected Area Atlas
A horizontal watercolor illustration showing a soft-toned landscape with green trees in the foreground, rolling yellow-green fields in the midground, and faint mountains in the background.
Natural monumentStředočeský kraj
11 km away#6 closest

Northwest

Smradovna Natural Monument: Geography and Protected Habitats in Central Bohemia

A protected stream valley system within the Stredocesky kraj region.

Smradovna preserves a unique concentration of lowland habitats, including calcareous beech forests and rare alkaline fens. This protected natural monument, located near Bilichov, is defined by its characteristic travertine springs and continuous stream-corridor ecosystem. Gain insight into the regional geography and botanical significance of this tightly knit protected landscape through our structured mapping and data.

Area
1.556 km²
Established
2014
IUCN
IV
Relief
Upland
Smradovna Protected Area Geography
Watercolor painting of a rolling Czech landscape featuring meadow flowers in the foreground, forest in the midground, and distant hazy hills.
Natural monumentStředočeský kraj
About 16 km away#7 closest

South

Markův mlýn Natural Monument: Exploring the Geography and Protected Flora of Central Bohemia

A rare botanical reserve featuring unique rock-steppe plant communities

Markův mlýn is a protected natural monument situated in the Středočeský kraj region, characterized by its rare combination of dry, thin-soil hillside meadows and stream-influenced valley terrain. The area serves as a critical habitat for specialized steppe flora, including the protected Bohemian pasqueflower. This record offers a detailed look at the site's compact geography and the specific environmental conditions that sustain its unusual plant communities.

Area
0.001 km²
Established
1987
IUCN
III
Relief
Lowland
Markův mlýn Protected Area Atlas
Natural monumentÚstecký kraj
18 km away#8 closest

North

V hlubokém Natural Monument: Protected Calcareous Landscapes and Terrain in Ústecký kraj

A study of rare sesleria grasslands and opuka slope geography

V hlubokém serves as a significant protected site in the Czech Republic, encompassing twenty hectares of hillside defined by soft calcareous opuka rock. This natural monument is recognized for its rare sesleria grasslands and thermophilic plant assemblages that contrast with the surrounding woodland. The protected area forms a critical link in the broader geography of the Débeř valley, offering a clear example of localized botanical diversity supported by unique alkaline substrate conditions.

Area
0.202 km²
Established
1947
IUCN
III
Relief
Upland
V hlubokém Protected Area and Geography
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