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Recorded Seismic History and Earthquake Catalogue for Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park

This collection provides a structured index of recorded earthquakes and seismic activity associated with the geographic coordinates of Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park. Each entry includes event date, magnitude, depth, and distance from the park center based on USGS records to assist with geographic study. The archive offers a factual perspective on past seismic events in this coastal region without offering assessments of hazard, risk, or geological causation.

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Kenya's premier marine protected area with thriving coral reefs and diverse marine life

Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park

Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park is Kenya's first and most significant marine protected area, established in 1978 along the country's southern coast in Kwale County. The park encompasses four small islands surrounded by extensive coral reef systems, creating a rich marine ecosystem that supports exceptional biodiversity. Located near the coastal village of Shimoni and just south of Wasini Island, the park lies close to the Tanzanian border, making it a transboundary marine conservation area of regional importance. The park is managed by the Kenya Wildlife Service and comprises two distinct zones: Kisite Marine Park covering 28 square kilometers and Mpunguti Marine Reserve covering 11 square kilometers. This dual-zone approach allows for different levels of protection while maintaining ecological connectivity across the marine environment. The park was awarded gold level Blue Park status by the Marine Conservation Institute in December 2021, recognizing its achievement of the highest science-based standards for marine life protection and management. The marine environment features clear tropical waters, vibrant coral communities, and abundant fish populations that make this one of East Africa's premier diving and snorkeling destinations. The park's coral reefs support over 50 species of hard coral and provide critical habitat for marine turtles, dolphins, and seasonal whale populations. Conservation of this marine ecosystem is vital for maintaining the biodiversity and ecological health of Kenya's coastal waters.

Location: Kenya
Park type: National park
Established: 1973
Area: 39 km²

Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park Protected Area

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Earthquakes near Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park are associated through mapped epicentres and measured park distance, without placing every event inside it. Search dates, magnitudes, depths, locality labels, distances, and cited sources to examine the historical record without treating marine or park features as seismic causes, current risk findings, or predictors.

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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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Discover other parks beyond Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park

After the Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park earthquake records, a separate collection offers other protected destinations. Inclusion does not establish shared marine conditions, park designation, geology, earthquake observations, proximity, seismic relevance, hazard, risk, or comparable documentation.

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Mkomazi National Park: Tanzania's Vast Protected Savanna Landscape and Wildlife Geography

Explore its mapped terrain and conservation significance within East Africa.

Mkomazi National Park is a critical protected landscape in Tanzania, spanning over 3,200 square kilometers of classic East African semi-arid savanna woodland. This national park offers a unique atlas-style view into conservation success, particularly for its black rhinoceros sanctuary and African wild dog programs. Its landscape is characterized by rolling terrain and Acacia-Commiphora vegetation, forming a vital transboundary conservation area with Kenya that supports significant wildlife migration corridors and provides a distinct geographic context within the broader regional atlas.

Area: 3,234 km²
Established: 2006
IUCN: II
Visitors: 1.6K annual

Mkomazi National Park Protected Area Atlas

National parkKenya

About 81 km away#2 closest

Northeast

Mombasa Marine Park National Park: Kenya's Coastal Protected Landscape

Mapped protected area within the East African regional geography.

This detail page offers an in-depth look at Mombasa Marine Park, a designated national park in Kenya. It focuses on its protected landscape identity, mapped boundaries, and its place within the regional geography of East Africa. Users seeking structured atlas information and context for protected natural areas will find detailed geographic data here.

Mombasa Marine Park National Park Atlas

National parkTaita-Taveta County

116 km away#3 closest

Northwest

Tsavo West National Park: Kenya's Protected National Park and Regional Geography

Explore mapped boundaries and natural landscapes in Taita-Taveta County.

Tsavo West National Park offers a focused exploration of protected landscape and regional geography within Kenya. Discover the mapped extent of this national park, understanding its role as a conservation area in Taita-Taveta County. This entry provides key geographic context and atlas-style information, highlighting the natural terrain and protected boundaries for detailed discovery.

Area: 9,065 km²
Established: 1948
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Tsavo West National Park Geography

National parkKenya

116 km away#4 closest

North

Tsavo East National Park: Kenya's Protected Natural Landscape for Geographic Exploration

Explore mapped boundaries and regional park geography.

Tsavo East National Park in Kenya offers a rich entry point for understanding protected landscapes and regional geography. As a designated national park, its mapped boundaries and natural terrain provide essential context for geographic exploration within East Africa. This page serves as a focused discovery point for the park's specific environmental attributes and its role in the broader atlas of protected areas.

Area: 13,747 km²
Established: 1948
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Tsavo East National Park Geography

National parkTanga Region

About 153 km away#5 closest

Southwest

Saadani National Park: Protected Landscape and Geographic Context in Tanga Region

Explore the mapped boundaries and regional geography of this Tanzanian national park.

Saadani National Park represents a distinct protected landscape within the northern Tanzanian coast, specifically situated in the Tanga Region. This entry offers a focused exploration of the park's geographic features, its mapped protected area boundaries, and its intrinsic connection to the regional natural terrain. Delve into the atlas-level details that define Saadani National Park, providing crucial context for understanding its ecological and geographic significance.

Area: 1,062 km²
Established: 2005
IUCN: II
Visitors: 15.4K annual

Saadani National Park Protected Landscape

Marine protected areaKenya

About 161 km away#6 closest

Northeast

Watamu Marine National Park: Coastal Protected Marine Landscape in Kenya

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Watamu Marine National Park represents a crucial marine protected area situated on Kenya's coastline, contributing significantly to the country's conservation landscape. This designation underscores its role in preserving coastal and underwater geography, making it a key entity for atlas exploration of protected marine environments. Understanding its specific geographic scope and mapped protected boundaries is essential for comprehending Kenya's broader environmental atlas.

Established: 1968
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Tropical
Access: Moderate access

Watamu Marine National Park Protected Area

National parkCoast Province

About 163 km away#7 closest

North

Arabuko Sokoke National Park: National Park Atlas and Geographic Identity in Coast Province

Mapped protected area within Kenya's coastal region.

Arabuko Sokoke National Park is identified as a protected national park situated within the historical Coast Province of Kenya. This entry offers a focused examination of its protected landscape and geographic significance, contributing to a structured atlas of protected areas. Users can explore the park's mapped boundaries and its positioning within the regional geography, providing essential context for understanding this natural landscape.

Area: 6 km²
Established: 1990
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Arabuko Sokoke National Park Protected Area

National parkSouth Zanzibar Region

About 168 km away#8 closest

South

Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park: A Protected Landscape within the South Zanzibar Region

National Park geography and mapped protected area.

Delve into Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, a key protected area situated in Tanzania's South Zanzibar Region. This canonical page offers a structured view of the park's geography, its mapped boundaries, and its role as a national park. Understand its landscape context and its significance for detailed geographic discovery and atlas-based exploration.

Area: 50 km²
Established: 2004
IUCN: II
Climate: Tropical

Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park Atlas

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Discover the full geographic context of Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park. Understanding its protected marine landscape, mapped reef systems, and position within Kenya's coastal geography offers deeper insights into this vital natural area. Extend your atlas exploration by examining the park's unique underwater terrain and its significance as a protected marine environment.

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