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Review documented seismic activity and epicentre data associated with park boundaries

Historical Catalogue of Recorded Earthquakes Near Virgin Islands National Park

This archival collection provides a structured view of historical earthquake events associated by geographical distance with Virgin Islands National Park. Researchers and visitors can browse recorded seismic data including event dates, magnitudes, and depths derived from USGS reporting. The collection focuses on maintaining a clear record of regional seismic history as it relates to the Caribbean island landscape.

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Caribbean tropical paradise preserving marine ecosystems and colonial heritage on Saint John

Virgin Islands National Park

Virgin Islands National Park is a United States national park protecting approximately 60 percent of the island of Saint John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, along with over 5,500 acres of adjacent ocean waters and nearly all of Hassel Island in the Charlotte Amalie harbor. Established on August 2, 1956 following a significant land donation by Laurance Rockefeller through his Jackson Hole Preserve organization, the park encompasses a diverse landscape of tropical forests, pristine beaches, coral reefs, and historical colonial ruins. The park is renowned worldwide for its exceptional scuba diving and snorkeling opportunities, with coral reefs nearly surrounding the island. Inland, miles of hiking trails wind through tropical rainforest, offering access to scenic overlooks, historic plantation ruins, and Taíno petroglyph sites. The park's marine and terrestrial ecosystems represent outstanding examples of Caribbean tropical environments protected for public benefit and scientific study.

Location: United States of America
Park type: National park
Established: 1956
Area: 59.6 km²
Highest point: 389 m

Virgin Islands National Park Protected Area

Compare reported epicentres across its mountains, islands, beaches, reefs and coast

Investigate earthquake records around Virgin Islands National Park

Explore source-linked earthquake observations around Virgin Islands National Park, a 59.64 km² mixed mountain park dominated by water across hills, forest, coast, beaches, islands and reefs; Filter reported date, magnitude, depth and park distance. Epicentre proximity does not prove boundary occurrence, reef or island impacts, seismic cause, current hazard or future events.

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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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Browse additional destinations beyond Virgin Islands National Park

After reviewing Virgin Islands National Park's earthquake history, follow the next cards to other protected destinations; the source is a 59.64 km² mixed-scope mountain park in the United States, dominated by water and recording hills, forest, coast, beaches, islands, reefs, and waterfalls. These facts are not selection guarantees and do not imply shared ecology, seismic exposure, nearness, or risk.

State or regional parkPuerto Rico

About 73 km away#1 closest

West

Ceiba State Forest: Mapping the Coastal Wetlands and Reefs of Eastern Puerto Rico

Coastal mangrove ecosystems and protected wetland habitats

Ceiba State Forest represents a critical coastal protected area in Puerto Rico, known for its dense mangrove ecosystems and adjacent coral reef environments. The reserve provides a compact, interconnected study of tidal wetlands and sandy shorelines. Use this structured profile to examine the geographic characteristics and protected boundaries that define this important avian sanctuary and coastal zone.

Area: 1.42 km²
Established: 1979
IUCN: Ia
Relief: Lowland

Ceiba State Forest Protected Area

Watercolor painting of a coastal landscape with green hills, wetlands, and distant mountains in a soft palette.

State or regional parkLoíza

About 109 km away#2 closest

West

Piñones State Forest: Mapped Geography and Protected Coastal Terrain in Loíza, Puerto Rico

Coastal mangrove reserve and protected forestland

Piñones State Forest is a significant protected area on the northern coast of Puerto Rico. This reserve features a low-lying landscape defined by intricate mangrove systems, coastal dunes, and rare endemic plant populations. Its proximity to the San Juan metropolitan area provides an important ecological buffer, offering a unique opportunity to map and study the intersection of Caribbean coastal woodlands and protected natural boundaries.

Relief: Lowland
Climate: Tropical
Access: Easy access
Scope: Terrestrial

Piñones State Forest Map and Geography

Marine protected areaFrance

119 km away#3 closest

Southeast

Sanctuaire Agoa: Exploring the Marine Protected Landscapes of the French Antilles

Regional marine mammal sanctuary and Caribbean oceanic geography

Sanctuaire Agoa represents a significant marine protected area spanning 143,000 square kilometers across the Caribbean. The sanctuary provides vital protection for humpback whales, dolphins, and various marine mammals while serving as a hub for regional cooperation in the Lesser Antilles. Mapping the sanctuary reveals a complex maritime space that stretches from shallow reef-fringed volcanic islands to deep ocean pelagic waters.

Area: 143,256 km²
Established: 2010
Climate: Tropical
Access: Access unknown

Sanctuaire Agoa Marine Sanctuary Atlas

Watercolor painting of a tropical mountain landscape with lush vegetation and palm trees in the foreground and rolling hills in the background.

State or regional parkPuerto Rico

About 120 km away#4 closest

West

Carite State Forest: Volcanic Mountain Geography and Protected Watersheds in Puerto Rico

Mapping the Sierra de Cayey ecosystem and river headwaters.

Carite State Forest protects 2,600 hectares of rugged, volcanic mountain landscape in southeastern Puerto Rico. Known for its subtropical moist forest and high-elevation dwarf zones, the terrain provides a critical habitat for rare endemic species. The forest serves as a vital hydrological watershed, sustaining regional river systems through its complex network of ravines and forested mountain slopes.

Area: 26 km²
Established: 1935
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Tropical

Carite State Forest Park Geography

State or regional parkSan Juan

About 122 km away#5 closest

West

San Patricio State Forest: Protected Urban Karst and Mogote Terrain in San Juan

Mapping subtropical moist forest geography in Puerto Rico

San Patricio State Forest represents a unique conservation success as a reclaimed secondary forest within the San Juan metropolitan region. This protected area maintains the distinctive karst geology of Puerto Rico, featuring a prominent mogote landmark that provides habitat for endemic species and native plant communities amidst an urban environment.

Area: 0.283 km²
Established: 2000
Relief: Upland
Climate: Tropical

San Patricio State Forest Geography

State or regional parkPuerto Rico

About 137 km away#6 closest

West

Aguirre State Forest: Protected Coastal and Mangrove Geography in Southern Puerto Rico

Explore the estuarine terrain and tidal salt pond boundaries.

Aguirre State Forest encompasses a protected coastal mosaic of mangrove forests and salt-tolerant vegetation across the southern coast of Puerto Rico. This record outlines the forest's role as a primary node in the Jobos Bay estuarine system, characterized by low lying tidal channels and hypersaline flats that provide habitat for diverse avian and marine species within its protected borders.

Area: 9.68 km²
Established: 1918
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Tropical

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State or regional parkPuerto Rico

About 169 km away#7 closest

West

Los Tres Picachos State Forest: A Geographic Guide to Puerto Rico's Mountain Protected Areas

Cloud forests, volcanic terrain, and watershed protection

Los Tres Picachos State Forest encompasses a striking landscape in the Puerto Rican interior, marked by deep river valleys and its namesake triple peaks. This atlas feature provides insights into the forest's layered ecological zones and its role as a crucial hydrological anchor for the Toro Negro and Cialitos river systems within the Cordillera Central.

Established: 1999
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Tropical
Access: Remote access

Los Tres Picachos State Forest Atlas

Marine protected areaSint Maarten

About 175 km away#8 closest

East

Man of War Shoal National Marine Park: Mapping the Protected Waters of Sint Maarten

A vital marine protected area on the edge of the Anguilla Bank.

Man of War Shoal National Marine Park represents a significant Caribbean marine sanctuary covering 3,100 hectares of coastal sea. The area is defined by its intact patch reefs, submerged 19th-century shipwrecks, and varied seabed topography, including vertical walls and expansive seagrass fields that support diverse pelagic and reef-dwelling marine life.

Area: 31 km²
Established: 2010
Relief: Lowland
Access: Easy access

Man of War Shoal National Marine Park Geography

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Continue Exploring Virgin Islands National Park's Mapped Protected Landscape

Deepen your understanding of Virgin Islands National Park by exploring its detailed geographic context. Examine the mapped boundaries of its protected lands, discover the surrounding natural terrain, and grasp its significance within the wider Caribbean protected area network. This atlas-focused exploration reveals the unique volcanic and marine ecosystems.

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