Mori Atlas logo
Park earthquake history

A historical catalogue of regional seismic events categorized by magnitude and proximity to the archipelago.

Recorded Earthquake History and Seismic Activity Associated with Montebello Islands Marine Park

This collection provides a structured review of seismic events recorded in the waters surrounding the Montebello Islands Marine Park. Each entry details the timing, magnitude, and calculated distance of epicentres identified through geological data records. The database enables users to trace the frequency and distribution of past activity across this offshore region of Western Australia, supporting geographic exploration of the area's geological setting.

Related tags

marine parktropical marine ecosystemcoral reefssea turtlesisland archipelago

An offshore marine sanctuary off northwest Western Australia, known for sea turtles, coral reefs, and a layered history of nuclear testing and gas extraction.

Montebello Islands Marine Park

The Montebello Islands Marine Park is an offshore protected area lying off the northwest coast of Western Australia, roughly 1,600 kilometres north of Perth and about 120 kilometres west of Dampier. It encompasses the entire Montebello Islands group, a scattered archipelago set in the warm tropical waters of the Indian Ocean where the continental shelf gives way to deeper oceanic environments. The park is recognized as one of the most important marine turtle breeding and nesting areas along the Western Australian coast, and it protects a richly diverse reef system with extensive coral, fish, echinoderm, and mollusc communities. The marine park sits within a wider regional landscape that also includes the Barrow Island Marine Park and the Barrow Island Marine Management Area, creating a large contiguous zone of protected marine habitat. The region's identity is shaped by its unusual combination of ecological richness and industrial significance. The waters around the Montebello Islands neighbour the Gorgon gas field, one of Australia's most important hydrocarbon extraction zones, while the islands themselves carry an enduring legacy from British-Australian atomic weapons tests carried out in the early 1950s. Together these layers of natural, industrial, and historical significance give the marine park a distinctive profile within Australia's network of marine protected areas.

Location
Australia
Park type
Marine protected area
Established
2004
Area
583.4 km²
Explore Montebello Islands Marine Park Geography

Compare Montebello Islands Marine Park records and distances

Explore earthquakes around Montebello Islands Marine Park

Montebello Islands Marine Park’s earthquake entries are related by reported epicentre and measured park distance, not presumed occurrence within its offshore boundary. The catalogue offers time, magnitude, depth, locality, separation, and citations for historical context without attributing seismic cause to island or marine conditions, defining present hazard, or forecasting activity.

Sort by
Magnitude
Location

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.

No earthquake records match the current filters

Park atlas

Continue beyond Montebello Islands earthquake history

Explore more park pages after Montebello Islands Marine Park

The atlas leaves Montebello Islands Marine Park’s earthquake history before presenting a separate collection of protected destinations. This onward path implies no shared island setting, marine-park designation, environment, geography, geology, distance, earthquake content, seismic relevance, hazard, risk, or matching documentation.
National parkPilbara
111 km away#1 closest

East

Murujuga National Park: Pilbara Region's Protected Natural Landscape

Explore mapped park boundaries and regional geography.

Murujuga National Park represents a vital protected territory within the Pilbara region of Australia. This page provides focused atlas information on the park's geographic scope, mapped terrain, and its significance as a national park. Understand the unique landscape context of Murujuga National Park and its place within the broader regional geography, offering detailed insights for geographic exploration.

Area
48.51 km²
Established
2013
Climate
Arid
Access
Moderate access
Marine protected areaWestern Australia
121 km away#2 closest

East

Dampier Marine Park: Geographic Overview and Marine Protected Area Mapping

Protected shelf ecosystems of the Pilbara coast, Western Australia

Dampier Marine Park spans a mosaic of shallow shelf waters near the Dampier Archipelago. This protected area integrates diverse management zones to support migratory pathways for marine megafauna and preserve benthic habitats across the Northwest Shelf Province. Understanding its boundaries provides insight into the intersection of conservation and marine spatial planning in one of Australia's most significant coastal bioregions.

Area
1,252 km²
Established
2018
IUCN
VI
Relief
Lowland
National parkWestern Australia
156 km away#3 closest

Southeast

Millstream Chichester National Park: A Mapped Protected Landscape in Western Australia

Explore its geographic spread and natural terrain features.

Millstream Chichester National Park is a designated national park within the vast geographic expanse of Western Australia. This entry provides detailed atlas-level information focused on its protected boundaries and distinct landscape characteristics. Understand the park's role within the regional geography and its significance as a mapped natural area for discovery and exploration.

Area
2,381.67 km²
Established
1970
IUCN
II
Relief
Mixed relief
Marine protected areaWestern Australia
176 km away#4 closest

Southwest

Gascoyne Marine Park: Protected Marine Geography and Seafloor Terrain Map

Marine protected area situated along the Western Australian coast

Gascoyne Marine Park encompasses a significant offshore region defined by its shallow continental shelf and varied seafloor structures. This protected marine area supports vital habitats for migratory species and contributes to the broader ecological network of the North-west Marine Parks system, offering a clear view of specialized aquatic environments through detailed mapping.

Area
81,766 km²
Established
2018
IUCN
IV
Relief
Lowland
Marine protected areaWestern Australia
176 km away#5 closest

Southwest

Ningaloo Marine Park: Mapping Western Australia's Protected Marine Geography and Habitats

Examining the oceanic shelf and reef environments of this key marine protected area

Ningaloo Marine Park safeguards a dynamic mosaic of shallow lagoons, reef edges, and deeper slope environments off the coast of Western Australia. This protected expanse is central to the regional conservation of whale shark feeding grounds and humpback whale migratory routes, offering a detailed perspective on the geomorphological character of the Central Western Shelf Transition.

Area
2,435 km²
Established
1987
IUCN
IV
Relief
Lowland
Watercolor illustration showing a coastal scene with shoreline, water, and landforms
National parkWestern Australia
210 km away#6 closest

Southwest

Cape Range National Park: Exploring Western Australia's Protected Landscape Identity

Mapped boundaries and regional geographic context.

Cape Range National Park is a vital protected area located in Western Australia, offering a distinct geographic profile for atlas exploration. This entry focuses on its identity as a national park, detailing its mapped landscape and regional context. Users can discover the park's place within the state's diverse terrain and understand its significance as a mapped conservation area, contributing to a structured understanding of Australia's protected lands.

Area
476.55 km²
Established
1965
IUCN
II
Relief
Highland
National parkAustralia
271 km away#7 closest

Southwest

Cape Range (South) National Park: Exploring Australia's Arid Semiarid Landscape Atlas

Mapped protected boundaries and regional terrain in Western Australia.

Cape Range (South) National Park, situated in Western Australia, is a vital protected area safeguarding a significant portion of the Carnarvon xeric shrublands. This national park offers a glimpse into a unique arid-zone landscape defined by low ranges, sandy plains, and characteristic acacia shrubland. Its establishment extends conservation efforts in the Gascoyne region, providing crucial context for mapped geography and the distribution of arid-adapted ecosystems within Australia's broader atlas.

Area
270.72 km²
Established
2020
IUCN
II
Relief
Upland
Marine protected areaWestern Australia
296 km away#8 closest

Northeast

Argo-Rowley Terrace Marine Park: Mapped Geography and Marine Protected Area Context

Expansive oceanic territory within the Western Australian region

Argo-Rowley Terrace Marine Park represents a vast offshore environment protecting diverse aquatic life and unique seafloor features. This marine protected area bridges the gap between the isolated Rowley Shoals and deep-water abyssal hills. The region is essential for understanding the structural geology of the ocean floor, encompassing everything from shallow reefs to abyssal plains in the remote north-west of Australia.

Area
146,003 km²
Established
2018
IUCN
VI
Relief
Lowland
MoriAtlas Explorer

Continue Exploring the Montebello Islands Marine Park Protected Landscape

Deepen your understanding of the Montebello Islands Marine Park by examining its mapped reef boundaries and archipelago geography. This MoriAtlas entry provides a structured look at the marine protected area, offering geographic context for the surrounding Western Australia oceanic region.