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Historical event records including magnitude, depth, and epicentre distance for this marine protected area.

Recorded Earthquake History and Seismic Activity Near National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa

Review a structured catalogue of historical earthquake data associated with the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa. This collection maps recorded seismic events based on their proximity to the sanctuary, providing insight into the regional activity surrounding this remote Pacific marine protected area. All records serve as a historical reference of documented data points across these diverse tropical reefs and volcanic formations.

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The largest and most biodiverse marine sanctuary in the U.S. National Marine Sanctuary system

National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa

The National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa is a federally designated marine protected area administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Established originally as Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary in 1986 and expanded in 2012, it is the largest and most remote sanctuary in the National Marine Sanctuary system, spanning approximately 13,581 square miles. Located in the American Samoa archipelago in the mid-south Pacific Ocean, this sanctuary is the only American territory situated south of the equator and represents the sole true tropical reef ecosystem within the entire National Marine Sanctuary program. The sanctuary encompasses multiple protected zones across Tutuila, Aunu'u Island, Ta'ū Island, Rose Atoll, Swains Island, and the Vailulu'u Seamount, making it one of the most ecologically significant marine protected areas in the world.

Location: American Samoa
Park type: Marine protected area
Established: 1986
Area: 35,170 km²

National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa protected area

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The National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa spans 35,170 km² of tropical marine protection around islands, reefs, volcanic terrain, and coast. Its earthquake results provide traceable event dates, strengths, depths, locations, sources, and sanctuary distances, but those associations do not demonstrate reef impacts, volcanic causation, or current conditions.

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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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The National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa encompasses 35,170 km² of tropical waters around islands, reefs, volcanoes, and coast. Related park earthquake pages represent distinct boundaries and evidence, not proof of matching marine exposure, environmental effects, danger, or recurrence.

National parkUnited States of America

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National Park of American Samoa: A Mapped Protected Landscape within the USA

Discover its island geography and protected area context.

National Park of American Samoa stands as a significant protected natural area, offering unique insights into island geography and conservation landscapes. Explore its detailed mapped boundaries and understand its placement within the broader atlas of United States of America protected lands. This entity provides a focal point for understanding distinct geographic features and the territorial spread of protected natural resources.

Area: 33.414 km²
Established: 1988
IUCN: V
Visitors: 12.1K annual

National Park of American Samoa Protected Landscape

Marine protected areaAmerican Samoa

Park boundaries overlap#2 closest

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Rose Atoll Marine National Monument: Protected Marine Area in American Samoa

Explore mapped boundaries and regional geographic context.

Rose Atoll Marine National Monument is designated as a marine protected area within the geographic scope of American Samoa. This page offers detailed insights into its protected status, mapped terrain, and the surrounding natural landscapes. It serves as a resource for understanding the park's specific boundaries and its role as a conservation area, providing a foundation for geographic discovery.

Relief: Lowland
Scope: Marine
Water: Water-dominated

Rose Atoll Marine National Monument Protected Area

Wildlife reserveAmerican Samoa

About 1 km away#3 closest

East

Rose Atoll National Wildlife Refuge: Southernmost U.S. Wildlife Reserve & Mapped Coral Ecosystem

Discover unique protected landscape geography in American Samoa.

Rose Atoll National Wildlife Refuge is a remote U.S. wildlife reserve situated in American Samoa, distinguished by its unique atoll structure and the southernmost geographical coordinates within the United States. This protected area is renowned for its exceptional marine biodiversity, including extensive coral reef ecosystems, a significant seabird nesting colony, and vital sea turtle habitats. Exploring this refuge offers a window into distinct regional geography, mapped marine protected areas, and the ecological significance of isolated Pacific atolls.

Area: 158.09 km²
Established: 1973
IUCN: Ia
Relief: Lowland

Rose Atoll National Wildlife Refuge protected area

National parkSamoa

109 km away#4 closest

West

O Le Pupu-Puʿe National Park: Explore Samoa's Protected National Park Geography and Boundaries

Mapped terrain and protected landscape context for this Samoan national park.

Understand O Le Pupu-Puʿe National Park as a significant protected area within Samoa's archipelago. This detail entry provides essential geographic context, mapping its boundaries and situating it within the nation's protected lands. Explore the park's role as a national park and its contribution to the mapped natural landscape of Samoa.

Area: 50.2 km²
Established: 1978
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

O Le Pupu-Puʿe National Park Protected Area

National parkUpolu

About 126 km away#5 closest

Northwest

Lake Lanoto'o National Park: Discover Its Protected Landscape and Geographic Setting on Upolu

Explore park boundaries and regional natural terrain.

Lake Lanoto'o National Park represents a crucial protected area on the island of Upolu, Samoa. This page provides detailed geographic information, focusing on the park's mapped boundaries and its contribution to the natural landscape of the region. Understand its role as a national park and its position within the broader atlas of protected lands, offering insight into the island's unique geography.

Area: 4.7 km²
Established: 2003
IUCN: II
Relief: Highland

Lake Lanoto'o National Park Atlas Geography

National parkTonga

About 893 km away#6 closest

Southwest

'Eua National Park: Tonga Protected Landscape and Geographic Context

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Access detailed geographic information and mapped boundaries for 'Eua National Park, Tonga's designated national park. This resource provides an atlas-style overview of the park's protected landscape identity, focusing on its natural terrain and its specific place within the broader geography of the Kingdom of Tonga. Understand the park's conservation significance through its landscape context and mapped distribution.

'Eua National Park Protected Landscape

Watercolor illustration of a lush, coastal island landscape featuring rolling green hills, scattered trees, and distant low mountains against a pale, open sky.

Nature reserveNew Zealand

About 1,790 km away#7 closest

Southwest

Kermadec Islands Nature Reserve: Mapping the Volcanic Terrain and Subtropical Ecosystems

A remote New Zealand volcanic arc and marine protected area.

The Kermadec Islands comprise an isolated chain of volcanic landforms stretching along a submarine ridge in the South Pacific. This nature reserve protects unique subtropical moist forests, diverse seabird colonies, and complex hydrothermal vent communities, serving as a critical area for ongoing ecological restoration and marine science.

Area: 33.6 km²
Established: 1937
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Subtropical

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Marine protected areaNorfolk Island

2,467 km away#8 closest

Southwest

Norfolk Marine Park: A Comprehensive Look at Australia's Offshore Protected Ocean Reserve

Marine geography, deep sea features, and ocean convergence zones

Norfolk Marine Park represents a vast expanse of offshore territory defined by varied seafloor bathymetry including ridges, plateaus, and troughs. As a key component of the Temperate East Marine Parks Network, the reserve protects the Tasman Front, where dynamic water masses interact to drive biological productivity across the South Pacific. Its geographic isolation and structural diversity make it a pivotal research site for understanding regional marine ecosystems and deep-water fauna connectivity.

Area: 188,444 km²
Established: 2018
IUCN: IV
Climate: Subtropical

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Deepen your understanding of the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa by examining its precise geographic placement and protected marine boundaries. This area offers significant insight into the conservation landscapes of American Samoa and the wider South Pacific region. Continue your atlas exploration to trace its unique ecological and geographic features.

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