Park earthquake history

A documented collection of recorded epicentres and seismic events occurring in the vicinity of these saline wetlands.

Historical Earthquake Records and Regional Seismic Data for the Alykes Larnakas Nature Reserve

This archival collection compiles historical seismic data associated with the Alykes Larnakas landscape in the Larnaca District. Each record provides specific event details, including magnitude, depth, and the calculated epicentre distance relative to the protected wetland boundaries. These data points provide a transparent, location-based view of regional seismic history across the salt lakes and surrounding Mediterranean phrygana habitats.

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A coastal wetland complex on Cyprus protecting salt lakes, saline meadows, and one of the island's most important wintering sites for greater flamingos.

Alykes Larnakas

Alykes Larnakas is a protected wetland complex in the southwest of Cyprus, immediately south of the city of Larnaka. Although it is not a national park in the traditional sense, it is one of the most ecologically significant protected natural areas on the island, formally recognised both as a Site of Community Importance and a Special Area of Conservation under the EU Habitats Directive and as a Special Protection Area for birds. The site covers a mosaic of the large Larnaka Salt Lake, the smaller Orfani and Soros lakes to the south, treatment lagoons associated with Larnaka's wastewater system, and a surrounding landscape of saline meadows, Mediterranean phrygana scrub, and dry grasslands. Together these habitats form one of the largest coherent wetland landscapes remaining in Cyprus, with a character defined by shallow saline waters, seasonal salt crusts, and arid coastal vegetation. Alykes Larnakas is particularly valued for its role in supporting migratory and wintering waterbirds. Each winter, large numbers of greater flamingos gather on the salt lake, becoming one of the most recognisable natural spectacles of the Larnaka region. Beyond flamingos, the site supports a broad community of breeding birds, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates, making it a key area for conservation in the eastern Mediterranean.

Location: Cyprus
Park type: Nature reserve
Established: 2008
Area: 15.6 km²

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The records shown for Alykes Larnakas are selected through reported epicentre coordinates and calculated distance to the protected area, a spatial method that does not define the events as occurring within it. Their dates, magnitudes, depths, location labels, distance measurements, and linked sources preserve the catalogue detail needed for responsible historical comparison.

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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 further protected parks after the Alykes Larnakas catalogue

Following the records associated with Alykes Larnakas, readers can open a separate collection designed for broader protected-area discovery. The links do not signal earthquake evidence, common coastal settings, related geology, shared designations, proximity, hazards, or dedicated seismic coverage for the other parks.

Protected areaCyprus

3.3 km away#1 closest

Northwest

Ethniko Dasiko Parko Rizoelias: A Natura 2000 Protected Area and Mediterranean Habitat Mosaic

Ecological geography and landscape context in inland Cyprus

Ethniko Dasiko Parko Rizoelias represents a significant conservation effort in Cyprus, balancing rare gypsophilous vegetation with Mediterranean shrubland. Its triple Natura 2000 status protects 34 bird species and reptile communities within a compact, structurally diverse terrestrial environment.

Area: 1.238 km²
Established: 2004
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Mediterranean

Ethniko Dasiko Parko Rizoelias Protected Area

Protected areaCyprus

7.2 km away#2 closest

West

Potamos Panagias Stazousas Protected Area: Geography and Landscape of Central Cyprus

Riverine corridors and Mediterranean avian habitats

Potamos Panagias Stazousas represents a core protected area in inland Cyprus, recognized primarily for its rich birdlife and distinct river-centered geography. This site showcases a diverse Mediterranean mosaic of scrubland, farmland, and woodland, providing critical ecological connectivity within the eastern Mediterranean basin.

Area: 17.45 km²
Established: 2007
Climate: Mediterranean
Scope: Terrestrial

Potamos Panagias Stazousas Protected Area Map

Nature reserveCyprus

7.4 km away#3 closest

Northwest

Periochi Kosiis - Pallourokampou Nature Reserve: Regional Geography and Protected Boundaries

Inland Cyprus protected landscape and natural terrain mapping

Periochi Kosiis - Pallourokampou represents a crucial nature reserve within the Mediterranean ecoregion of Cyprus. Examine the park boundaries and regional geographic context through this structured atlas entry, which details the terrestrial landscape features defining this inland conservation area.

Area: 37.178 km²
Established: 2007
Climate: Mediterranean
Scope: Terrestrial

Periochi Kosiis - Pallourokampou Nature Reserve Map

Protected areaTajikistan

About 8.7 km away#4 closest

Northwest

Periochi Moytti Toy Ziou: Protected Landscape and Geographic Overview in Tajikistan

Mapped boundaries and regional protected area context

Discover the geographic identity of Periochi Moytti Toy Ziou, a key protected area situated in Tajikistan. This entry provides essential mapping and landscape data to help visualize the park's boundaries, surrounding terrain, and its contribution to regional conservation geography.

Area: 0.181 km²
Relief: Lowland
Scope: Terrestrial
Water: Minor water

Periochi Moytti Toy Ziou Protected Area Atlas

Nature reserveCyprus

11 km away#5 closest

Northwest

Periochi Lympion - Agias Annas: Inland Protected Landscapes and Nature Reserve Atlas

Mediterranean shrubland and bird conservation zones in central Cyprus

Periochi Lympion - Agias Annas preserves essential thermo-Mediterranean shrubland and Sarcopoterium-dominated phrygana formations within the Cyprus interior. This protected landscape sustains a mosaic of pseudo-steppe grasslands and diverse bird populations, providing a focused view of inland habitat conservation within the eastern Mediterranean ecoregion.

Area: 5.167 km²
Established: 2002
Relief: Lowland
Scope: Terrestrial

Periochi Lympion - Agias Annas Protected Area

Nature reserveCyprus

12 km away#6 closest

West

Dasos Stavrovouniou Nature Reserve: Central Cyprus Protected Geography and Map

Mediterranean pine woodlands and avian habitat mosaic

Spanning 1,930 hectares of central Cyprus, Dasos Stavrovouniou features a varied topography of stony ridges, ravines, and siliceous cliffs. This protected area supports a dense habitat mosaic, including phrygana shrublands and evergreen forests that provide essential shelter for endemic Cyprus species and migratory raptors within the Natura 2000 framework.

Area: 19.281 km²
Established: 2002
Relief: Upland
Climate: Mediterranean

Dasos Stavrovouniou Nature Reserve Atlas

Nature reserveCyprus

21 km away#7 closest

Northwest

Alykos Potamos - Agios Sozomenos: Inland Nature Reserve and Protected Landscape in Cyprus

A diverse Mediterranean mosaic of riparian gallery and halophytic scrub habitats.

Located in central Cyprus, this nature reserve protects a sensitive inland landscape where stream corridors meet Mediterranean salt meadows and dryland shrub formations. The site is a critical refuge for numerous bird species and the rare orchid Ophrys kotschyi, reflecting a high density of protected habitats within a compact, geographically rich area.

Area: 3.728 km²
Established: 2002
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Mediterranean

Alykos Potamos - Agios Sozomenos Nature Reserve Atlas

Nature reserveCyprus

About 25 km away#8 closest

West

Potamos Gialias Nature Reserve: Mapping Protected River Habitats in Cyprus

An analysis of riverine corridors, Mediterranean shrublands, and regional biodiversity.

Potamos Gialias represents a focused nature reserve in Cyprus, protecting an intricate mosaic of riparian galleries, phrygana shrublands, and endemic pine forests. This site offers a clear view into the Mediterranean ecological gradient, where seasonal riverbeds intersect with rocky slopes to support unique fauna and resilient plant communities within a compact geographic boundary.

Area: 0.934 km²
Relief: Mixed relief
Climate: Mediterranean
Scope: Terrestrial

Potamos Gialias Nature Reserve Map

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Deepen your understanding of the Alykes Larnakas nature reserve by examining its unique saline water bodies, coastal scrub, and protected wetland boundaries. MoriAtlas provides a comprehensive view of the terrain and regional geography of this iconic sanctuary in the Larnaca District.

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