Park earthquake history

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Historical Catalogue of Recorded Earthquakes Associated with Mochima National Park

This geographic collection compiles a historical record of seismic events that have occurred in proximity to Mochima National Park. Users can explore individual earthquake data, including event dates, magnitudes, and epicentre distances calculated from the park boundary, providing a clear reference for past activity in this Venezuelan coastal region.

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Venezuela's coastal wilderness of islands, mountains and Caribbean marine life

Mochima National Park

Mochima National Park is a protected coastal landscape spanning the northeastern Caribbean coast of Venezuela across Anzoátegui and Sucre states. Established in December 1973, it was the country's second marine park and encompasses an extensive shoreline stretching roughly 50 kilometers between Puerto La Cruz and Cumaná, together with 32 offshore islands. The park protects a remarkable diversity of terrain, from steep cliffs dropping directly into crystalline waters to lush jungle-covered slopes and tranquil sandy beaches. Its marine component covers both the western sector's exclusively marine environment and the coastal waters of the Gulf of Santa Fé and Mochima Bay, while its terrestrial portion includes the montane forests of the Turimiquire Range that feed the Turimiquire Dam watershed. This dual terrestrial-marine character makes Mochima one of Venezuela's most ecologically significant protected areas.

Location: Venezuela
Park type: National park
Established: 1973
Area: 949.4 km²

Mochima National Park Protected Area Details

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Examine the earthquake record associated with Mochima National Park

Mochima National Park’s earthquake collection connects reports to its Caribbean coast, islands, and marine protected setting through reported epicentres and calculated distance. Dates, magnitudes, depths, locality labels, park separations, and source access support historical review without assigning every event inside the marine boundary, inferring cetacean or ecosystem effects, or making current-hazard claims.

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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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Continue park discovery after Mochima National Park’s Caribbean coast

Mochima National Park closes its earthquake section within a Venezuelan coastal wilderness of islands, marine life, and mountains beside the Caribbean. The next destinations offer wider discovery and do not establish shared park status, seascape, geological history, seismic record, proximity, hazard, or source depth.

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Natural monumentNueva Esparta

52 km away#1 closest

Northeast

Monumento natural Tetas de María Guevara: Protected Land and Coastal Geography

Analyzing the arid hills and mangrove lagoons of Isla de Margarita

Spanning 1,670 hectares in the Municipio Tubores, Monumento natural Tetas de María Guevara features a distinctive silhouette formed by twin hills. This protected landscape provides critical geographic contrast, pairing dry scrubland terrain with vital coastal wetland systems. The area serves as a significant natural reference point and ecological component within the broader Nueva Esparta island region.

Area: 16.7 km²
Established: 1974
Relief: Upland
Climate: Arid

Explore Monumento natural Tetas de María Guevara

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National parkVenezuela

55 km away#2 closest

Northeast

Laguna de La Restinga National Park: Venezuela's National Park with Extensive Mangrove Ecosystem

Explore its mapped channels, vital bird habitats, and coastal geography.

Laguna de La Restinga National Park stands as a key protected area within Venezuela, renowned for its expansive shallow salt lagoon and dense mangrove forests. The park's geography is defined by 18 kilometers of natural channels that weave through mangrove islands, offering a unique visual and navigational landscape. As a designated Ramsar Wetland, it is a critical habitat for numerous waterfowl species, providing rich opportunities for landscape and birdwatching discovery. The surrounding terrain reflects the arid conditions typical of the Venezuelan Dry Forest province, contrasting with the vibrant aquatic ecosystem.

Area: 188 km²
Established: 1974
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Laguna de La Restinga National Park Geography

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National parkNueva Esparta

57 km away#3 closest

Northeast

Parque nacional Laguna de La Restinga: Protected Coastal Lagoon and Island Geography

Wetland ecosystems of Nueva Esparta, Venezuela

Parque nacional Laguna de La Restinga protects an extensive coastal lagoon bordered by dense mangrove forests and arid coastal scrub on Isla de Margarita. This critical wetland habitat serves as a biological bridge between the two halves of the island, offering a complex network of channels and sandy flats that support diverse coastal species and marine turtle nesting sites.

Area: 188.62 km²
Established: 1974
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Parque nacional Laguna de La Restinga Park Atlas

National parkMonagas

59 km away#4 closest

East

Cueva del Guácharo National Park: Venezuela's Protected Natural Landscape

Mapping protected areas and natural terrain in Monagas.

Cueva del Guácharo National Park represents a distinct protected landscape within Venezuela's Monagas region. This entry provides essential context for understanding the park's geographic scope, mapped boundaries, and role as a national park. It is designed to facilitate detailed atlas exploration of protected natural areas and their regional landscape context, offering a foundation for understanding Venezuela's conservation geography.

Area: 627 km²
Established: 1975
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Cueva del Guácharo National Park Protected Area

National parkNueva Esparta

65 km away#5 closest

Northeast

Cerro El Copey National Park: Mapped Protected Area in Nueva Esparta

Explore the geographic context and landscape of this national park.

Cerro El Copey National Park offers a distinct protected landscape within Nueva Esparta, Venezuela. This page details the park's geographic identity, its mapped boundaries, and its significance as a national park. Investigate the terrain and regional context to understand the protected area's ecological and geographical footprint, providing essential data for atlas-driven exploration.

Area: 71 km²
Established: 1974
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Cerro El Copey National Park Protected Area

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National parkMiranda State

97 km away#6 closest

West

Laguna de Tacarigua National Park: Protected Area and Miranda State Geography

Mapped natural landscape and park boundaries in Venezuela.

Laguna de Tacarigua National Park is a designated national park offering critical protected landscape features within Miranda State. This park provides essential context for understanding Venezuela's protected areas, with a focus on its mapped boundaries and regional geographic setting. Dive into the atlas-style details to comprehend its place in the natural landscape.

Area: 391 km²
Established: 1974
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Laguna de Tacarigua National Park Atlas

National parkSucre State

122 km away#7 closest

Northeast

Turuépano National Park: National Park Protected Landscape and Geographic Context

Explore the mapped boundaries and natural terrain of Sucre State's national park.

Investigate Turuépano National Park, a protected national park situated within Sucre State, Venezuela. This entry provides detailed geographic context and information on its mapped protected-area boundaries, essential for understanding its role in the region's natural landscape atlas. Explore the specific terrain and protected land features that define this significant Venezuelan park.

Area: 726 km²
Established: 1991
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Turuépano National Park Protected Area Atlas

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National parkVenezuela

159 km away#8 closest

West

El Ávila National Park: Venezuela's Premier Coastal Mountain National Park Exploration

Discover diverse terrain, mapped boundaries, and unique geographic context.

El Ávila National Park offers an exceptional gateway into Venezuela's mountainous protected landscapes. This national park features a dramatic rise from the Caribbean coast into varied terrain, including unique cloud forest and alpine zones. Its mapped geography showcases steep slopes, deep ravines, and remarkable elevation changes, providing a significant atlas-style study of coastal mountain environments. Exploring El Ávila National Park reveals a vital natural barrier and a rich ecosystem supporting diverse flora and fauna, making it a key destination for understanding regional protected areas.

Area: 819 km²
Established: 1958
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

El Ávila National Park protected landscape

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Deepen your understanding of Mochima National Park by tracing its protected landscape boundaries and regional geographic significance. This is an ideal entry point for atlas-based discovery of Venezuela's conservation areas, offering a structured approach to appreciating the mapped context of national parks and their environments.

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