Park earthquake history

Review documented seismic event data including magnitudes, focal depths, and epicentre distances.

Recorded Historical Earthquake Activity Near Spring Mountains National Recreation Area in Nevada

This historical catalogue provides a structured record of seismic events that occurred in the vicinity of Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. Each entry tracks essential metrics such as earthquake magnitude, depth, and distance from the recreation area boundary. By mapping these events to the regional geography of southern Nevada, the collection offers an transparent view of historical activity without assessing future risk or providing predictive modeling.

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A high-elevation mountain escape rising above the Las Vegas Valley in southern Nevada.

Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

Spring Mountains National Recreation Area is a large federally protected mountain landscape in southern Nevada, administered by the U.S. Forest Service as part of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It sits just west of Las Vegas, spanning portions of Clark and Nye counties, and rises dramatically from low desert meadows at roughly 3,000 feet to the alpine summit of Mount Charleston at nearly 12,000 feet. The recreation area encompasses more than 316,000 acres of rugged topography, including forested canyons, rocky ridges, and high peaks that create a cool, green counterpoint to the Mojave Desert below. Its combination of elevation change, ecological diversity, and easy access from a major urban area makes it one of the most distinctive protected landscapes in the American Southwest. Designated by Congress in 1993, the area preserves habitat for several threatened and sensitive species, supports the Mount Charleston Wilderness, and provides outdoor recreation ranging from hiking and picnicking to skiing and mountain biking. Adjacent to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, it forms a key natural anchor on the western edge of the Las Vegas metropolitan region.

Location: United States of America
Park type: Protected landscape
Established: 1993
Area: 1,280 km²
Highest point: 3,633 m

Spring Mountains National Recreation Area Geography

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Earthquakes near Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

Earthquakes near Spring Mountains National Recreation Area are related to the recreation area by epicentre and calculated distance, not asserted within its boundary. Explore dates, magnitudes, depths, locations, distance data, and references without presenting mountain or recreation characteristics as seismic causes, declaring current hazard, or projecting later activity.

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More parks after Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

After the earthquake section for Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, readers can continue into other protected-place profiles. This transition does not claim common sky-island terrain, alpine conditions, Nevada geography, recreation-area status, geographic closeness, seismic history, risk, or equivalent earthquake coverage, leaving each destination distinct.

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Protected landscapeNevada

Park boundaries overlap#1 closest

North

Humboldt, Toiyabe National Forest: Protected Landscape and Regional Mountain Geography

A vast network of Nevada mountain ranges and alpine wilderness

Humboldt, Toiyabe National Forest serves as a defining public land entity across Nevada and eastern California. As the largest national forest in the contiguous United States, it preserves a striking collection of isolated mountain ranges, including the Ruby Mountains and the rugged Jarbidge wilderness, within a broader basin-and-range landscape. Examine the boundaries and terrain that characterize this complex, high-desert ecosystem.

Area: 25,454 km²
Established: 1908
Relief: Mountain
Access: Easy access

Humboldt, Toiyabe National Forest Atlas

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Wildlife reserveNevada

Park boundaries overlap#2 closest

Northeast

Mount Charleston Wilderness: Protected Mountain Geography and Spring Mountains Atlas

High-altitude wilderness and ancient forest landscapes in southern Nevada

Spanning the crest of the Spring Mountains, Mount Charleston Wilderness stands as a protected natural landmark in Nevada. This area offers an atlas-focused view of subalpine ridges, ancient bristlecone pine forests, and steep fault-block terrain that contrast significantly with the arid Mojave Desert basins located below.

Area: 232.46 km²
Established: 1989
IUCN: Ib
Relief: Mountain

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National parkCalifornia

25 km away#3 closest

West

Death Valley National Park: Exploring California's Mapped Protected Landscape

View the geographic boundaries and desert terrain.

Access a detailed atlas perspective of Death Valley National Park, a protected national park situated in California. Understand the park's distinct mapped boundaries and its role within the regional geography. This resource highlights the unique desert landscape, offering focused insights into its protected-area identity and natural terrain for geographic discovery.

Area: 13,848.4 km²
Established: 1994
IUCN: II
Visitors: 1.1M annual

Death Valley National Park Atlas

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Protected landscapeUnited States of America

50 km away#4 closest

East

Lake Mead National Recreation Area: Desert Reservoir and Protected Landscape Atlas

United States protected geography and reservoir terrain

Spanning the lower Colorado River, Lake Mead National Recreation Area represents a unique convergence of desert ecosystems and large-scale water management. Its geography includes extensive reservoir shorelines, deep canyon corridors, and volcanic basin terrain that provide a foundational look at the arid environments of the American Southwest. The area remains a significant study of how engineered water features alter and interact with complex desert landscapes.

Area: 6,053.31 km²
Established: 1936
IUCN: V
Visitors: 6.4M annual

Lake Mead National Recreation Area Atlas

Wildlife reserveNevada

About 53 km away#5 closest

East

Jimbilnan Wilderness: Geographic Overview and Protected Desert Landscape in Nevada

Mapping the canyons, washes, and plateaus of the Black Mountains

Jimbilnan Wilderness offers a dense mosaic of Mojave Desert habitats within a compact protected footprint. Located in Clark County, this Nevada wildlife reserve features a transition from deep, rocky canyons carved into the Black Mountains to wide desert washes and benches near Lake Mead. The area is notable for its botanical diversity, including rare milkvetch and buckwheat, serving as a critical link between upland desert systems and the lacustrine environment of the reservoir.

Area: 76.4 km²
Established: 2002
IUCN: Ib
Relief: Mountain

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Wildlife reserveNevada

About 65 km away#6 closest

Southeast

Ireteba Peaks Wilderness: Protected Desert Mountains and Lake Mohave Reservoir Shoreline

Mapping the Eldorado Mountains within southern Nevada desert protected areas.

Spanning the southern Eldorado Mountains and the northern shores of Lake Mohave, Ireteba Peaks Wilderness represents a critical Mojave Desert protected area. This landscape integrates rugged, rocky ridgelines with arid desert slopes and reservoir inlets. Its geographic character, shaped by both federal wilderness designation and proximity to the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument, preserves a vital slice of Nevada desert terrain and native ecological habitat.

Area: 132.51 km²
Established: 2002
IUCN: Ib
Relief: Mountain

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Wildlife reserveClark County

About 72 km away#7 closest

East

Muddy Mountains Wilderness: Geographic Atlas and Protected Desert Landscape Map

Exploration of sandstone terrain and Clark County topography.

Navigate the complex desert geography of the Muddy Mountains Wilderness, a protected area characterized by its vivid red cliffs, ancient cross-bedded sandstone, and steep elevation gains. This atlas entry provides essential context on the wilderness boundaries, regional landscape patterns, and environmental features that define this significant Mojave Desert refuge.

Area: 194.87 km²
Established: 2002
Relief: Mountain
Water: Minor water

Muddy Mountains Wilderness Maps and Geography

Wildlife reserveClark County

About 117 km away#8 closest

East

Jumbo Springs Wilderness: Geographic Profile and Protected Landscape Atlas

A rugged desert preserve in Clark County, Nevada

Jumbo Springs Wilderness preserves a dense concentration of desert geology within a compact footprint. Users can analyze the protected boundaries, which feature Precambrian metamorphic formations and granitic domes that rise above arid drainages. This area functions as a critical desert refuge near the Lake Mead reservoir, providing a distinct look at the transition between rocky mountain slopes and water-influenced desert microhabitats.

Area: 18.74 km²
Established: 2002
IUCN: Ib
Relief: Upland

Jumbo Springs Wilderness Protected Area Map

MoriAtlas Explorer

Explore the Mapped Landscapes of Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

Continue exploring the high-elevation terrain and vertical geography of this southern Nevada landmark. MoriAtlas provides a clear look at the boundaries, canyons, and alpine summits that define the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area as a major protected land feature in the American Southwest.

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