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Review historical earthquake data indexed by distance from the Waterpocket Fold and park terrain.

Capitol Reef National Park Earthquake History and Recorded Seismic Event Catalogue

This collection presents a catalogue of historical earthquakes documented by the United States Geological Survey that occurred in the vicinity of Capitol Reef National Park. Users can examine event details including magnitude, depth, and epicentre location, providing a clear window into the regional seismic history of this protected area in south-central Utah. Each entry maintains transparency regarding the relationship between the seismic record and the park landscape through verified data.

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Desert landscape preserving the Waterpocket Fold monocline

Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef National Park is a unit of the United States National Park Service located in south-central Utah. The park preserves approximately 241,904 acres of rugged desert landscape centered on the Waterpocket Fold, a massive geological monocline that extends for nearly 100 miles through the Colorado Plateau. This north-south trending formation, formed approximately 65 million years ago during the Laramide orogeny, represents the largest exposed monocline in North America. The park is named for the distinctive white domes of Navajo Sandstone that resemble the dome of the United States Capitol building. The Fremont River cuts through the fold, creating canyons and providing the rare presence of water in this otherwise arid landscape. Capitol Reef stands apart from Utah's more famous national parks as a quieter, less-visited destination that rewards travelers with spectacular geological formations, dark night skies, and remnants of human history dating back over a thousand years.

Location
United States of America
Park type
National park
Established
1971
Area
979 km²
Capitol Reef National Park Protected Landscape

Examine regional seismic history through calculated epicentre distances and recorded magnitudes

Search Historical Earthquake Epicentres Near Capitol Reef National Park

Spatially associated seismic records are compiled from international databases to show historical epicentres within a calculated distance of Capitol Reef National Park. Each catalogued entry details the precise date, magnitude, depth, reported location, and calculated distance from the park boundaries alongside links to primary sources.

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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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Explore Other National Parks and Protected Landscapes Beyond Capitol Reef National Park

Transitioning from the geological records of Capitol Reef National Park opens up a wider network of globally recognized national parks and wilderness sanctuaries. Accessing alternative destination profiles allows researchers and enthusiasts to compare diverse ecosystems, regional management styles, and geographic distributions.
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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Protected Landscape and High Desert Geography Map

Colorado Plateau canyons, sandstone strata, and reservoir environments

Explore the geological architecture of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, a vast federal protected landscape. The area showcases towering Navajo Sandstone cliffs, deep blue reservoir arms, and remote backcountry canyons that exemplify the distinct high desert terrain of the Colorado Plateau in the United States.

Area
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Established
1972
Visitors
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Relief
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Protected landscapeUtah
45 km away#2 closest

North

Manti, La Sal National Forest: Geographic Overview of Utah's Mountain and Canyon Landscapes

Mapped protected forest boundaries across the Colorado Plateau

Spanning over one million acres, Manti, La Sal National Forest defines a critical segment of Utah geography. This protected landscape encompasses diverse terrain including subalpine mountains, aspen-rich uplands, and deep canyon networks. Use this atlas to examine the distinct environmental characteristics that separate the northern forested plateaus from the southern wilderness canyons.

Area
5,143.09 km²
Established
1950
IUCN
V
Visitors
900K annual
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National parkUtah
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Canyonlands National Park

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Canyonlands National Park, in Utah, United States of America. Landscapes: canyons, plateaus, and hills.

Area
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Established
1964
IUCN
II
Visitors
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National parkUtah
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Bryce Canyon National Park

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Area
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Established
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IUCN
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Visitors
2.5M annual
Bryce Canyon National Park Protected Area Atlas
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National parkArizona
102 km away#5 closest

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Grand Canyon National Park

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The Grand Canyon exposes layers of rock across a vast canyon landscape in Arizona.

Area
4,926.08 km²
Established
1919
IUCN
II
Visitors
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Protected landscapeArizona
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High-elevation forest terrain bordering the Grand Canyon

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Area
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Established
1909
Relief
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Climate
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National parkUtah
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Arches National Park

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Area
310.31 km²
Established
1971
IUCN
II
Visitors
1.5M annual
Arches National Park Protected Area
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Wildlife reserveUtah
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North

Mount Nebo Wilderness: Protected Alpine Ridges and Canyons of the Southern Wasatch Range

Exploring the high-elevation terrain and geological diversity of central Utah

Mount Nebo Wilderness offers a detailed look at the southern terminus of the Wasatch Range, featuring high-altitude summits, subalpine forested corridors, and the iconic badland formations of the Devil's Kitchen. This protected area provides a critical geographic anchor for the region, overlooking Utah Valley and connecting to the wider desert landscapes of the Great Basin through a series of rugged mountain canyons and high-elevation ridgelines.

Relief
Mountain
Climate
Alpine
Access
Moderate access
Scope
Terrestrial
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