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Review recorded seismic events by magnitude, depth, and distance to the sanctuary boundary

Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Historical Earthquake Catalogue and Data

This archival collection provides a structured look at historical earthquakes recorded near Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary. Each entry details the event date, magnitude, focal depth, and calculated distance from the sanctuary waters to support broader geographic understanding. The catalogue relies on external USGS data to associate epicentres with the surrounding California coastal environment, offering a transparent resource for tracking regional seismic activity.

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A vast, highly productive Pacific sanctuary protecting some of North America's richest marine wildlife off the California coast.

Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary

Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary is one of the United States' largest and most ecologically significant marine protected areas, covering more than three thousand square miles of ocean, nearshore, and coastal habitat off northern and central California. Encompassing waters just north and west of San Francisco Bay and extending outward toward the continental shelf, the sanctuary preserves open ocean, tidal flats, rocky intertidal zones, estuarine wetlands, subtidal reefs, and sandy beaches within a single management framework. The sanctuary lies within the California Current ecosystem, one of the world's major eastern boundary current systems, where wind-driven upwelling continually fuels extraordinary biological productivity. This nutrient-rich environment supports an exceptional concentration of marine mammals, seabirds, sharks, fish, and invertebrates, including numerous threatened and endangered species. Administratively managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the sanctuary is part of the Golden Gate Biosphere Reserve and connects ecologically with adjacent Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary, forming a broader network of Pacific Ocean protection along the West Coast.

Location: United States of America
Park type: Marine protected area
Established: 1981
Area: 8,530 km²

Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Atlas

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Earthquakes near Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary

Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary’s view organizes reported epicentres by calculated distance from its northern California boundary, keeping records distinct from upwelling, islands, beaches, and wildlife. Dates, magnitudes, depths, localities, sources, and sanctuary distances support historical comparison without attributing ecological effects, current danger, or prediction.

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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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Beyond Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary earthquake history

More parks after Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary

From Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary’s earthquake catalogue, continue to distinct protected places elsewhere in MoriAtlas; the source page concerns an 8,530 km² marine and coastal sanctuary in California established in 1981. No destination should be assumed to share its designation, ocean setting, climate, proximity, seismic evidence, management history or depth of records.

Marine protected areaCalifornia

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Northwest

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: Geographic Atlas and Marine Protected Area Context

Submerged granite seamount and offshore California marine ecosystem

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary is an expansive protected marine zone situated off the California coast. The sanctuary preserves a rare granite underwater mountain that acts as a biodiversity hotspot. Learn about the submerged terrain, continental shelf boundaries, and ecological importance of this significant North American marine conservation area.

Area: 3,330 km²
Established: 1989
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Mediterranean

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary Map and Atlas

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Marine protected areaCalifornia

Park boundaries overlap#2 closest

South

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary: California Marine Protected Area and Coastal Atlas

Mapping deep submarine canyons and expansive Pacific coastal ecosystems.

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary represents one of the most biologically significant marine protected areas in the United States. Spanning 276 miles of California shoreline, the sanctuary encompasses varied aquatic terrain including towering kelp forests, rocky reefs, and the massive Monterey Submarine Canyon. This protected marine landscape serves as a crucial region for oceanic research and environmental conservation.

Area: 15,780 km²
Established: 1992
Relief: Mixed relief
Climate: Mediterranean

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Map

Watercolor painting of soft, rolling green hills and landscape against a pale background.

Protected landscapeMarin County

Park boundaries overlap#3 closest

North

Point Reyes National Seashore: Exploring the Protected Landscapes of Marin County

Geology, coastal estuaries, and Pacific wilderness boundaries

Point Reyes National Seashore offers a deep look into California coastal geography. The protected area features the dramatic San Andreas Fault, expansive Douglas-fir forests, and rich estuarine habitats, providing an essential study of maritime conservation landscapes and rare breeding grounds for elephant seals and tule elk.

Area: 287.44 km²
Established: 1962
IUCN: V
Visitors: 2.3M annual

Explore Point Reyes National Seashore Protected Area

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Protected landscapeCalifornia

About 16 km away#4 closest

East

Golden Gate National Recreation Area: A Mapped Protected Landscape in California

Coastal geography and historical park terrain overview

An expansive network of protected lands encompassing Pacific shorelines, Marin headlands, and urban forest ecosystems. This recreation area provides a detailed look at the geographic connectivity between coastal redwood groves, military fortifications, and restored wetland corridors within the California Bay Area region.

Area: 332.31 km²
Established: 1972
IUCN: V
Visitors: 15M annual

Golden Gate National Recreation Area Map and Geography

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Protected landscapeCalifornia

66 km away#5 closest

North

Mendocino National Forest: Mapping California's Remote Protected Mountain Landscape

Examining wilderness boundaries and rugged coastal terrain

Mendocino National Forest serves as a significant protected area in California, known for being the only national forest in the state without major paved access. Its terrain spans 913,000 acres of mountain peaks, deep river canyons, and old-growth conifer forests. Home to the unique tule elk population at Lake Pillsbury, this landscape provides a rare example of wilderness isolation, complex geothermal features, and rugged, largely untouched northern coastal topography.

Area: 3,696.02 km²
Established: 1907
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Mediterranean

Mendocino National Forest Geography

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Protected areaCalifornia

116 km away#6 closest

North

Six Rivers National Forest: Exploring Protected River Valleys and Mountain Terrain in California

A regional protected area spanning California river systems

Six Rivers National Forest defines much of the rugged landscape in northwestern California. Named for the six major river drainages within its borders, the area features a unique combination of coastal forests, deep river canyons, and high-country ridges that offer significant insight into the region's broader geographic and ecological character.

Area: 3,875.2 km²
Established: 1947
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Mediterranean

Six Rivers National Forest Map and Atlas

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Nature reserveCalifornia

About 127 km away#7 closest

Southeast

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve: Protected Landscapes and Coastal Geography

Mapping the tidal ecosystems of Monterey Bay, California

Located near Watsonville, California, this nature reserve protects a vital estuarine ecosystem marked by tidal channels, mudflats, and oak woodlands. It functions as a key site for coastal research, providing a clear window into the ecology and protected terrain of one of the largest salt marshes remaining on the California coastline.

Area: 6.9 km²
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Mediterranean
Access: Easy access

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Map

Nature reserveHumboldt County

About 129 km away#8 closest

North

King Range Wilderness Nature Reserve: Exploring California Coastal Mountains and Terrain

Mapped protected landscapes along the Humboldt County North Coast

King Range Wilderness protects a unique vertical ecosystem spanning from the Pacific Ocean tide line to high inland elevations. This nature reserve, located in Humboldt County, serves as a significant geographic landmark for its steep topography, including Douglas-fir forests, estuarine habitats, and undisturbed coastal reaches that represent a substantial portion of California's undeveloped shoreline.

Area: 172 km²
Established: 2006
IUCN: Ib
Relief: Mountain

King Range Wilderness Nature Reserve Map

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Explore the Marine Geography of Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary

Deepen your understanding of this significant marine protected area through our curated geographic data. Examine the mapped boundaries, coastal features, and complex underwater terrain that define the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary within the wider MoriAtlas regional collection.

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