Park earthquake history

A chronological catalogue of regional earthquake events situated in North Rhine-Westphalia

Recorded Seismic Activity and Earthquake History Near Naturpark Rheinland

Access a detailed collection of recorded earthquakes that occurred in the vicinity of Naturpark Rheinland. This catalogue presents verified seismic data, providing information on event dates, magnitudes, and epicentre distances to help visualize historical ground movement within the broader North Rhine-Westphalia region. Each record reflects data indexed by location relative to the park boundaries, supporting a clearer understanding of local seismic context without implying causality or current hazard levels.

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A vast Rhineland nature park between the Rhine plain and the Erft valley, blending ancient forest, reclaimed mining land, and urban green space near Cologne and Bonn.

Naturpark Rheinland

Naturpark Rheinland is one of the largest protected natural areas in North Rhine-Westphalia, stretching across more than a thousand square kilometers west of Cologne and Bonn between the Rhine plain and the Erft valley. Its territory combines deeply wooded uplands, the flat ridge of the Kottenforst, the gentle heights of the Ville with their reclaimed opencast mining landscapes, and finger-like northern extensions carved by the Erft floodplain. The park is characterized by a remarkable mix of historical cultural landscapes and modern land reclamation. Roughly half of its area is forested, much of it centered on the Kottenforst, while a substantial portion consists of reclaimed former lignite mining land that has been turned into the Ville lake district and connected recreational areas. Together, these elements create a continuous green corridor that effectively functions as a third green belt for the Cologne-Bonn urban region. Ecologically, the park protects a mosaic of mixed broadleaf and conifer forest, floodplain wetlands along the Erft, isolated populations of protected amphibians, and the slowly maturing woodland plantations that grew out of early twentieth-century reclamation experiments. Its accessibility from major cities and its layered blend of forest, lakes, wetlands, and historical settlement landscape make Naturpark Rheinland a defining example of a metropolitan nature park in western Germany.

Location: Germany
Park type: Protected landscape
Established: 1959
Area: 1,045 km²
Highest point: 206 m

Naturpark Rheinland Protected Landscape Atlas

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Study historical earthquakes in the area around Naturpark Rheinland

Naturpark Rheinland spans 1,045 km² of German upland hills, forest, woodland, wetlands, lakes, rivers, and cliffs, reaching 206 metres. Associated earthquakes can be checked through event-level source facts and measured separation, not as proof that shaking occurred within the park or affected its landscapes.

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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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Explore more protected destinations beyond Naturpark Rheinland

After exploring reported earthquakes around Naturpark Rheinland, browse other MoriAtlas protected places on their own terms; the source park covers 1,045 km² in North Rhine-Westphalia and is recorded with upland relief, forest, wetlands, lakes and rivers. These details do not extend to the suggested destinations or imply shared park status, proximity, seismic setting or documentation.

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Nature reserveNordrhein-Westfalen

Mapped location lies within the park boundary#1 closest

Northeast

Heider Bergsee Nature Reserve: Geographic Context and Protected Landscape Map

A recovered lake landscape in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany

Discover the complex geography of Heider Bergsee, a prominent nature reserve and post-mining lake in the Ville region. This area showcases how nutrient-poor water and managed forest edges create a vital ecosystem within North Rhine-Westphalia, providing a distinct study in landscape restoration and protected-area mapping.

Area: 0.354 km²
Established: 1965
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Temperate

Explore Heider Bergsee Nature Reserve

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Nature reserveNorth Rhine-Westphalia

Mapped location lies within the park boundary#2 closest

East

Herseler Werth Nature Reserve: Geographic Overview of the Rhine River Island Landscape

A strictly protected riverine refuge in North Rhine-Westphalia

Herseler Werth represents a unique study in protected geography as the only non-publicly accessible Rhine island within North Rhine-Westphalia. Spanning 14.8 hectares, this long, narrow river island serves as a critical, human-excluded sanctuary that protects endangered species from industrial and urban disturbance. Its mapped boundaries and poplar-covered terrain illustrate the complex interaction between historical river hydrology and modern conservation efforts along the busy Bonn-Cologne corridor.

Area: 0.148 km²
Established: 1993
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Temperate

Herseler Werth Nature Reserve Map

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Nature reserveNordrhein-Westfalen

Mapped location lies within the park boundary#3 closest

North

Hürther Waldsee Nature Reserve: Mapped Protected Geography and Reclaimed Mining Landscape

Ecological refuge on the Ville lake plateau of Germany

Examine the boundaries and natural features of Hürther Waldsee, a significant nature reserve in the Nordrhein-Westfalen region. This ten-hectare reclaimed mining lake offers a detailed map of post-industrial ecological recovery, featuring engineered islands, reed beds, and young beech and alder woodlands that define its protected status.

Area: 0.106 km²
Established: 1988
Relief: Lowland
Access: Moderate access

Hürther Waldsee Nature Reserve Atlas

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Nature reserveNordrhein-Westfalen

Mapped location lies within the park boundary#4 closest

North

Kernzone Ommelstal: Geographic Overview of the Protected Nature Reserve in Germany

A stream-valley mosaic within the Nordrhein-Westfalen loess plains.

Kernzone Ommelstal acts as a localized sanctuary of wet woodlands, ponds, and marshy ground situated in the fertile farming landscapes of Nordrhein-Westfalen. This 14-hectare reserve serves as a critical study of how small-scale landscape incisions, shaped by the Fliestedener Bach, create essential niches for habitat protection in intensively cultivated regions.

Area: 0.143 km²
Established: 2017
IUCN: IV

Kernzone Ommelstal Nature Reserve Geography

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Nature reserveCologne

Mapped location lies within the park boundary#5 closest

Northeast

Kiesgruben Meschenich: Geographic Analysis of a Cologne Nature Reserve Landscape

Examining the ecological terrain and mapped gravel-pit habitat network.

Kiesgruben Meschenich offers a distinct study in regional conservation, presenting a complex of excavation lakes, raw gravel substrates, and wetland fringes. This protected area stands as a primary example of how industrial remnants transform into valued ecological hubs, serving as a critical refuge for biodiversity in the densely populated Rhine landscape of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Area: 0.265 km²
Established: 1991
Relief: Lowland
Scope: Terrestrial

Kiesgruben Meschenich Nature Reserve Atlas

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Nature reserveNordrhein-Westfalen

Mapped location lies within the park boundary#6 closest

Southeast

Kottenforst-Waldville Nature Reserve: Protected Landscape Geography and Forest Mapping

A significant oak-hornbeam woodland complex within Nordrhein-Westfalen.

Kottenforst-Waldville comprises extensive, interconnected forest blocks defined by their high-value oak-hornbeam stands and rare woodland pools known as Maare. This protected area supports a dense regional network of spring brooks and floodplain woodlands, serving as a critical refuge for woodpecker populations and raptors within the anthropogenically shaped landscape of the Rhine valley.

Area: 35.853 km²
Established: 2004

Kottenforst-Waldville Nature Reserve Map

Nature reserveNorth Rhine-Westphalia

Mapped location lies within the park boundary#7 closest

Southeast

Melbtal Nature Reserve in North Rhine-Westphalia: Map, Terrain, and Geographic Context

Deep-cut forested valley with unique geological instability

Melbtal stands as a protected nature reserve in Bonn, Germany, defined by its steep wooded slopes and the meandering Melbbach. This geographic entity offers a study in earth-science dynamics, featuring active landslides and a distinct cold-air flow that persists within a dense urban setting. Use this atlas perspective to understand the boundaries, terrain, and layered cultural history of one of the region's most prominent green corridors.

Area: 0.2 km²
Established: 2013
IUCN: IV
Relief: Upland

Melbtal Nature Reserve Geography

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Nature reserveNordrhein-Westfalen

Mapped location lies within the park boundary#8 closest

Southeast

Quarzsandgrube Nature Reserve: Geographic Profile and Protected Landscape Context

Protected mosaic of pioneer habitats in the Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Located on the terrace slopes of the Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, Quarzsandgrube represents a significant refuge for early successional flora and fauna. The site features an uneven terrain of exposed sandy soils and water-filled hollows, providing a vital habitat corridor alongside adjacent protected areas. This detailed geographic profile maps the environmental conditions that define its current status as a protected nature reserve.

Area: 0.29 km²
Established: 1994
IUCN: IV

Quarzsandgrube Nature Reserve Atlas

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Explore the Detailed Geography and Protected Boundaries of Naturpark Rheinland

Deepen your understanding of Naturpark Rheinland by examining its unique terrain, from the star-shaped hunting rides of the Kottenforst to the Ville lake district. Use the MoriAtlas dataset to trace the boundaries and regional environmental context of this significant German protected area.

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