Park earthquake history

A historical catalogue of seismic events mapped by distance to the protected massif territory

Recorded Earthquake History and Seismic Activity Near Écrins National Park in the Dauphiné Alps

This collection presents a historical catalogue of seismic activity recorded in the vicinity of Écrins National Park. Users can browse individual earthquake records, noting event dates, magnitudes, and focal depths associated with the broader Alpine geography. All entries are organized by their epicentre distance from the park boundaries, providing a clear view of regional seismic history within the French Alps.

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High Alpine Wilderness in the Heart of the French Alps

Écrins National Park

Écrins National Park is one of France's eight national parks, protecting a spectacular portion of the Dauphiné Alps in southeastern France. Straddling the departments of Isère and Hautes-Alpes, the park encompasses the entire Massif des Écrins, a high mountain range characterized by jagged peaks, extensive glaciers, and deep glacial valleys. The park rises from approximately 800 meters elevation to 4,102 meters at the Barre des Écrins, the highest summit in the massif. Its territory spans roughly 925 square kilometers of protected core area, with an additional adhesion area bringing the total managed landscape to nearly 1,800 square kilometers. The park represents a critical ecological corridor along the continental divide separating the Isère and Durance river basins, marking the boundary between the Northern and Southern Alps.

Location: France
Park type: National park
Established: 1973
Area: 925 km²
Highest point: 4,102 m

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Seismic Activity and Historical Earthquake Records Near Écrins National Park

Seekers of alpine geography can explore historical seismic events associated with Écrins National Park through calculated epicenter distances. Each catalogued entry details the event date and measured magnitude alongside focal depth, reported location coordinates, and official source data.

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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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Deepen your understanding of Écrins National Park by exploring its detailed geographic context and protected landscape features. This atlas entry provides a foundation for understanding the park's mapped boundaries, high-altitude terrain, and role within the wider Dauphiné Alps region. Discover the intricate natural geography that defines this significant French National Park.

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