Park earthquake history

A structured database of seismic records indexed by distance from the mountainous park terrain

Recorded Historical Earthquake Activity Associated with Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas

This historical catalogue provides a detailed collection of recorded earthquake events with epicentres situated near Hot Springs National Park. Each record features standardized data including event date, magnitude, depth, and calculated distance from the protected area in the Ouachita Mountains. These entries facilitate geographic research into regional seismic patterns by isolating events that occurred within the immediate vicinity of this historically significant landscape.

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America's oldest federally protected area, preserving thermal hot springs and historic bathhouse culture in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas

Hot Springs National Park

Hot Springs National Park is a unique national park in central Arkansas that preserves a remarkable concentration of thermal hot springs and the historic bathhouse district that helped establish the area as a renowned spa destination. The park sits adjacent to the city of Hot Springs in Garland County and encompasses portions of Hot Springs Mountain, part of the Ouachita Mountains range. What makes this park historically significant is that it was established in 1832 as the Hot Springs Reservation, making it the first area set aside by the federal government for recreational preservation, predating the creation of Yellowstone by 70 years. The thermal springs emerge from the mountainside, producing well over a half million gallons of hot water daily, which has been used for therapeutic bathing for centuries. The park contains old-growth forest areas recognized by the Old-Growth Forest Network, with significant stands of shortleaf pine, blackjack oak, and white oak. The Bathhouse Row district represents the grandest collection of historic bathhouses in North America and is designated as a National Historic Landmark District.

Location: United States of America
Park type: National park
Established: 1832
Area: 22.5 km²

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Examine historical earthquakes around Hot Springs National Park

Hot Springs National Park’s earthquake view relates reported epicentres to its Arkansas boundary by calculated distance, while keeping the catalogue separate from the Ouachita Mountains, thermal springs, and historic bathhouses. Dates, magnitudes, depths, localities, sources, and park-distance values enable historical comparison without inferring geothermal causation, landscape effects, or present hazard.

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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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Browse further protected parks after Hot Springs National Park

After the earthquake records around Hot Springs National Park, the atlas leaves one Arkansas thermal-spring, bathhouse, and Ouachita Mountain context for wider park discovery. The following destinations do not imply common national-park status, geothermal features, history, distance, geology, seismic evidence, hazards, risk, or matching coverage.

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Protected landscapeArkansas

4.3 km away#1 closest

West

Ouachita National Forest: Protected Landscape and Mountain Geography in Arkansas

Exploring the ancient ridges and river corridors of the Ouachita Mountains

Ouachita National Forest protects a unique geological system of east-west folded ridges and sandstone bluffs in the interior United States. This expansive region provides vital habitats for diverse hardwood communities and hosts extensive wilderness areas, offering a deep look into the natural history and terrain of the Ouachita Mountain range within Arkansas.

Area: 7,221.44 km²
Established: 1907
IUCN: VI
Relief: Mountain

Ouachita National Forest Protected Landscape

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Wildlife reserveArkansas

30 km away#2 closest

North

Flatside Wilderness: Rugged Sandstone Ridges in the Ouachita Mountains

Arkansas wildlife reserve featuring mountain summits and mapped backcountry

Flatside Wilderness offers a deep look at the high-relief geography of the Ouachita Mountains. Featuring prominent sandstone summits and an 8.9-mile segment of the Ouachita National Recreation Trail, this protected landscape provides essential insight into the state's wilderness systems and regional forest ecosystems.

Area: 38.47 km²
Established: 1984
IUCN: Ib

Flatside Wilderness Geography and Map

Protected landscapeArkansas

About 150 km away#3 closest

Northwest

Ozark, St. Francis National Forest: Geographic Overview of Arkansas Protected Wilderness Areas

Mapping rugged mountain slopes and Mississippi River floodplains.

This geographic profile of Ozark, St. Francis National Forest details the distinct ecological divide between the northern Ozark Mountain units and the eastern St. Francis ridge landscape. Use this data to trace the boundaries of old-growth pine stands, karst topography, and river-bottom habitats within one of Arkansas's most significant federal forest management systems.

Area: 4,693.55 km²
Established: 1908
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Temperate

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Wildlife reserveArkansas

About 153 km away#4 closest

North

Richland Creek Wilderness: Mapping Protected Landscapes in the Arkansas Ozarks

A rugged wilderness area and wildlife reserve

Discover the topography and conservation value of Richland Creek Wilderness. This protected area in the Arkansas Ozarks features a complex network of forested hollows, steep sandstone bluffs, and clear creek corridors, offering an essential look at the region's preserved wilderness character and ecological landscape.

Area: 48 km²
Established: 1984
IUCN: Ib
Relief: Upland

Richland Creek Wilderness Protected Area

Protected areaOklahoma

About 156 km away#5 closest

West

Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area: Oklahoma Protected Mountain Landscape

Mapped ridge systems and forested highland geography.

Spanning the prominent Winding Stair Mountains, this protected area serves as a key geographic pillar in southeastern Oklahoma. The landscape is characterized by its high-elevation ridgeline profile, pine-covered slopes, and stream-fed valleys, offering a distinct look at the wider Ouachita National Forest ecosystem and its mountainous terrain.

Area: 107.02 km²
Established: 1988
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Temperate

Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area Geography

Wildlife reserveArkansas

174 km away#6 closest

North

Leatherwood Wilderness: A Deep Dive into Arkansas Rugged Ozark Highland Geography

Protected wilderness area featuring cliff-lined hollows and streamside habitats

As the largest wilderness area in Arkansas, Leatherwood Wilderness offers a sprawling look at the rugged, broken terrain characteristic of the Ozark region. Its landscape of vertical cliffs, deep hollows, and hardwood forests serves as an essential case study for protected backcountry environments. Explore the map of this trail-less wilderness to understand the complex drainage patterns and karstic features that define its unique ecological character.

Area: 68.14 km²
Established: 1984
IUCN: Ib
Relief: Mountain

Leatherwood Wilderness Protected Area

National parkMissouri

217 km away#7 closest

Northeast

Mark Twain National Forest: Geography and Protected Area Atlas of Southern Missouri

Mapping the karst terrain and ancient ridges of the Ozark Highlands

Mark Twain National Forest represents a sprawling conservation area within the Missouri Ozark Highlands. Its geography is defined by volcanic mountain remnants, rocky glades, and significant river corridors like the Eleven Point National Scenic River. This record provides insight into the forest's complex mapped boundaries, seven designated wilderness areas, and the distinctive karst geology that characterizes this unique American landscape.

Area: 6,037.3 km²
Established: 1939
Relief: Upland
Climate: Temperate

Mark Twain National Forest Geography

Protected areaTexas

267 km away#8 closest

West

Caddo National Grassland: Geographic Overview of a Texas Protected Area

Restored prairie and oak savanna in Fannin County

Located in northeastern Texas, Caddo National Grassland encompasses roughly 17,873 acres across two distinct units. The park illustrates a successful shift from eroded agricultural land to a protected mosaic of native grasses, hardwood stands, and aquatic corridors anchored by Lake Davy Crockett, providing a clear window into the recovery of the southern Great Plains.

Area: 72.33 km²
Established: 1930
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Temperate

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Deepen your understanding of Hot Springs National Park's protected landscape by delving into its specific geographic features and mapped boundaries. This detailed exploration helps contextualize the park within the broader atlas of US protected areas, offering insights into its unique terrain and regional significance for further geographic discovery.

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