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Explore a dataset of historical earthquake events associated with this Australian outback protected landscape.

Historical Catalogue of Seismic Events Recorded Near Culgoa National Park, New South Wales

This repository provides a transparent, browsable record of seismic events that have been associated with the geographic vicinity of Culgoa National Park. Each entry documents historical earthquake occurrences, including measured magnitudes, focal depths, and epicentre proximity to this expansive floodplain and woodland ecosystem. This catalogue offers a precise look at documented seismic history, allowing for structured data review across the region surrounding the Culgoa River catchment.

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Vast outback floodplains guarding the largest coolabah woodlands in New South Wales

Culgoa National Park

Culgoa National Park is a protected wilderness area located in the north-west slopes region of New South Wales, Australia, approximately 660 kilometres northwest of Sydney. The park spans roughly 352 square kilometres and is defined by its dramatic northern boundary along the state border with Queensland. This remote outback landscape features the Culgoa River flowing through its heart, creating a chain of waterholes and expansive floodplains that support one of Australia's most distinctive semi-arid ecosystems. The park is renowned for its iconic coolabah woodlands, which represent the largest remaining intact stands of this species anywhere in New South Wales, creating a quintessential Australian outback scenery of twisting white-trunked trees set against golden grass plains.

Location
Australia
Park type
National park
Established
1996
Area
352.4 km²
Culgoa National Park protected landscape

Trace earthquake source records around Culgoa’s rivers, wetlands and lowland woodland

Search recorded earthquake history around Culgoa National Park

Investigate earthquake observations around Culgoa National Park, a 352.39 km² lowland landscape of forest, woodland, grassland, wetlands and major rivers; Searchable source records show reported date, magnitude, depth, locality and calculated park separation. Distance supplies geographic context without demonstrating boundary occurrence, ecological consequences, seismic causes, present risk or future activity.

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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 protected parks after Culgoa National Park

The destinations shown afterward broaden exploration beyond its outback floodplains and coolabah woodland. They are not presented as floodplain or seismic counterparts and carry no implied match in ecology, legal status, risk, geography, or record depth.
National parkQueensland
About 20 km away#1 closest

Northwest

Culgoa Floodplain National Park: Queensland National Park and Protected Landscape Identity

Explore mapped boundaries and regional geographic context.

Culgoa Floodplain National Park is a designated national park located in Queensland, Australia. This page details its identity as a protected landscape, emphasizing its geographical placement within the northeastern Australian region. Users can discover the park's mapped boundaries, understand its role within Queensland's geography, and engage with atlas-style exploration tools focused on conservation lands and natural terrain.

Area
428.59 km²
Established
1994
IUCN
II
Relief
Lowland
National parkAustralia
97 km away#2 closest

North

Narkoola National Park: Understanding Its Protected Landscape and Australian Geography

Discover mapped boundaries and natural terrain context.

Narkoola National Park stands as a key protected area within Australia, providing valuable insights into its specific geography and natural landscape characteristics. This detailed view focuses on understanding the park's mapped boundaries, its terrain, and its role within the larger Australian geographic atlas. Explore the protected land's context and uncover its distinct landscape features for a deeper geographic appreciation.

Area
117.99 km²
Established
2010
IUCN
II
Climate
Arid
National parkQueensland
141 km away#3 closest

Northeast

Thrushton National Park: Queensland's Mulga Lands National Park and Protected Landscape

Explore the semi-arid terrain and mapped conservation boundaries.

Thrushton National Park represents a crucial protected landscape within Queensland's Mulga Lands, preserving vast expanses of dense mulga scrub, spinifex sandplains, and dry woodlands. As a National Park, it offers a unique window into the semi-arid ecology of inland Australia, characterized by its subtly undulating terrain and sandy soils. This atlas-focused exploration highlights the park's distinctive vegetation communities and its regional geographic significance, providing a factual base for understanding this vital conservation area.

Area
256.52 km²
Established
1990
IUCN
II
Scope
Terrestrial
Nature reserveNew South Wales
162 km away#4 closest

South

Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve: Protected Wetland Boundaries and Geographic Context

An essential inland wetland reserve in New South Wales

Spanning approximately 19,800 hectares, Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve represents the most hydrologically active portion of the lower Macquarie floodplain. The area is defined by its characteristic gradient of reedbeds and river red gum woodlands, serving as a primary sanctuary for breeding waterbirds within the broader Murray-Darling region.

Area
198.24 km²
Established
1971
IUCN
Ia
Relief
Lowland
Nature reserveQueensland
About 162 km away#5 closest

Northwest

Bowra Sanctuary: Mapping a Protected Nature Reserve in the Queensland Outback

Arid zone geography and Mulga Lands conservation

Bowra Sanctuary represents a significant conservation effort in the southern Queensland interior. This protected landscape contains a dense variety of woodland, gidgee, and coolabah plains intersected by river-fed creeklines. Examine the reserve through its diverse landforms, ranging from elevated ridges to temporary gilgai wetlands.

Area
140 km²
Established
2010
IUCN
VI
Relief
Upland
State or regional parkNew South Wales
168 km away#6 closest

Southwest

Toorale State Conservation Area: A Landmark Protected Landscape in the Western New South Wales Outback

Floodplain ecosystems and joint-managed riverine wilderness.

Toorale State Conservation Area stands as a major protected region in New South Wales, anchoring critical habitat along the Darling-Baaka River system. This vast, former pastoral landscape features extensive floodplains, arid outback terrain, and elevated lookouts that reveal the scale of the Murray-Darling Basin. As a cooperative conservation area, the land reflects both deep indigenous heritage and focused ecological restoration in a sparsely settled, semi-arid environment.

Area
543.85 km²
Established
2010
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Arid
National parkNew South Wales
173 km away#7 closest

Southwest

Gundabooka National Park: Australian Protected Landscape Geography

Mapped boundaries and regional context within New South Wales.

Gundabooka National Park serves as a vital national park entity within the Australian protected areas system. This entry focuses on its specific geographic footprint and landscape character, offering a foundation for understanding its role and distribution within New South Wales. Explore the mapped context and regional geography that define Gundabooka National Park as a protected natural landscape.

Area
639.02 km²
Established
1996
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
National parkNew South Wales
182 km away#8 closest

Southwest

Toorale National Park: Inland Floodplain and Wetland Protected Area in New South Wales

Discover its unique geography at the Darling and Warrego River confluence.

Toorale National Park is a critical protected area in the arid interior of New South Wales, Australia, recognized for its expansive inland floodplain and a significant wetland system formed by historic water management. Situated at the convergence of the Darling and Warrego Rivers, the park's terrain is predominantly flat, characterized by riparian floodplains and occasional low ridges. This landscape supports diverse vegetation communities, including river red gum forests and extensive chenopod shrublands, offering a unique insight into inland Australian geography and conservation values. Explore the mapped boundaries and natural context of this important national park.

Area
308.66 km²
Established
2010
IUCN
II
Relief
Lowland
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Continue Exploring Culgoa National Park's Unique Outback Geography and Mapped Floodplain Ecosystems

Delve deeper into the protected area identity of Culgoa National Park by examining its specific mapped boundaries and the regional geographic context of its significant coolabah woodlands. Understanding this park's place within Australia's broader atlas of natural landscapes provides essential insights into the conservation of its semi-arid ecosystems and river floodplain environments.