Park earthquake history

Review documented seismic events near the Ouachita Mountain Range through spatial and historical data.

Ouachita National Forest Earthquake History: A Catalogue of Recorded Regional Seismic Activity

This archive presents a chronological collection of recorded seismic activity associated by epicentre distance with the Ouachita National Forest. The data provides a clear view of historical ground movement in the vicinity of this rugged mountain landscape, covering the folded ridges and valleys that define the Arkansas and Oklahoma region. Users can explore specific event details, including magnitude and depth, to better understand the seismic history recorded across these protected lands.

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The oldest National Forest in the southern United States, protecting the rugged Ouachita Mountains and one of the largest expanses of old-growth forest in the lower 48 states.

Ouachita National Forest

Ouachita National Forest is a vast federally designated protected forest that spans the western portion of Arkansas and a smaller portion of extreme-eastern Oklahoma in the south-central United States. It covers much of the scenic Ouachita Mountain Range, a folded and forested landscape that is distinctly separate from the neighboring Appalachian and Ozark systems. The forest is the oldest National Forest in the southern United States, originally established in 1907 under the name Arkansas National Forest and renamed Ouachita National Forest in 1926. Beyond its age and size, Ouachita National Forest is significant for its unusually large tracts of old-growth woodland, rising hardwood and oak forests above 2,500 feet, mixed mesophytic forest communities, and a string of congressionally designated wilderness areas. It supports a wide range of recreation, including long-distance hiking along the Ouachita National Recreation Trail, scenic driving along the Talimena Scenic Drive, paddling on rivers such as the Ouachita, Caddo, and Cossatot, and quartz crystal collecting in one of the world's most notable mineral belts. The forest plays a dual role as a working landscape and a conservation area, with active timber management in some sections and strict wilderness protection in others. Its combination of rugged mountain scenery, ancient forests, multiple wilderness areas, and protected rivers makes it an unusually rich natural region within the South Central United States.

Location: United States of America
Park type: Protected landscape
Established: 1907
Area: 7,221.4 km²

Ouachita National Forest Protected Landscape

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Study historical earthquakes around Ouachita National Forest

Ouachita National Forest extends across 7,221.44 km² of temperate United States mountains, valleys, cliffs, forest, woodland, wetlands, lakes, rivers, and waterfalls. Its earthquake results document regional observations and measured proximity without establishing forest damage, active danger, or future seismic behaviour.

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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 Ouachita National Forest

Ouachita National Forest's earthquake evidence forms the handoff into broader discovery beyond its Arkansas and Oklahoma mountain, old-growth, and upland-hardwood landscape. Other destinations are not thereby claimed to share national-forest status, terrain, proximity, geology, seismic records, hazards, risk, forest character, or matching coverage.

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Wildlife reserveArkansas

Park boundaries overlap#1 closest

East

Flatside Wilderness: Rugged Sandstone Ridges in the Ouachita Mountains

Arkansas wildlife reserve featuring mountain summits and mapped backcountry

Flatside Wilderness offers a deep look at the high-relief geography of the Ouachita Mountains. Featuring prominent sandstone summits and an 8.9-mile segment of the Ouachita National Recreation Trail, this protected landscape provides essential insight into the state's wilderness systems and regional forest ecosystems.

Area: 38.47 km²
Established: 1984
IUCN: Ib

Flatside Wilderness Geography and Map

Protected areaOklahoma

Mapped location lies within the park boundary#2 closest

Northwest

Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area: Oklahoma Protected Mountain Landscape

Mapped ridge systems and forested highland geography.

Spanning the prominent Winding Stair Mountains, this protected area serves as a key geographic pillar in southeastern Oklahoma. The landscape is characterized by its high-elevation ridgeline profile, pine-covered slopes, and stream-fed valleys, offering a distinct look at the wider Ouachita National Forest ecosystem and its mountainous terrain.

Area: 107.02 km²
Established: 1988
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Temperate

Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area Geography

National parkGarland County

4.3 km away#3 closest

East

Hot Springs National Park: National Park Protected Area and Geographic Context

Mapped boundaries and regional landscape of this US National Park.

Gain a structured understanding of Hot Springs National Park, focusing on its identity as a protected national park. Examine its mapped geography and regional landscape context within Garland County, providing essential details for atlas-based exploration. This entry details the park's protected area and its position in the broader geographic framework.

Area: 22.5 km²
Established: 1832
IUCN: II
Visitors: 2.6M annual

Hot Springs National Park Atlas

Protected landscapeArkansas

About 33 km away#4 closest

North

Ozark, St. Francis National Forest: Geographic Overview of Arkansas Protected Wilderness Areas

Mapping rugged mountain slopes and Mississippi River floodplains.

This geographic profile of Ozark, St. Francis National Forest details the distinct ecological divide between the northern Ozark Mountain units and the eastern St. Francis ridge landscape. Use this data to trace the boundaries of old-growth pine stands, karst topography, and river-bottom habitats within one of Arkansas's most significant federal forest management systems.

Area: 4,693.55 km²
Established: 1908
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Temperate

Explore Ozark, St. Francis National Forest Geography

A soft watercolor illustration featuring a winding river flowing through a green valley with rolling hills in the background, accented by abstract pink blossoms or light reflections.

Wildlife reserveArkansas

About 92 km away#5 closest

Northeast

Richland Creek Wilderness: Mapping Protected Landscapes in the Arkansas Ozarks

A rugged wilderness area and wildlife reserve

Discover the topography and conservation value of Richland Creek Wilderness. This protected area in the Arkansas Ozarks features a complex network of forested hollows, steep sandstone bluffs, and clear creek corridors, offering an essential look at the region's preserved wilderness character and ecological landscape.

Area: 48 km²
Established: 1984
IUCN: Ib
Relief: Upland

Richland Creek Wilderness Protected Area

Protected areaTexas

95 km away#6 closest

Southwest

Caddo National Grassland: Geographic Overview of a Texas Protected Area

Restored prairie and oak savanna in Fannin County

Located in northeastern Texas, Caddo National Grassland encompasses roughly 17,873 acres across two distinct units. The park illustrates a successful shift from eroded agricultural land to a protected mosaic of native grasses, hardwood stands, and aquatic corridors anchored by Lake Davy Crockett, providing a clear window into the recovery of the southern Great Plains.

Area: 72.33 km²
Established: 1930
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Temperate

Explore Caddo National Grassland Map

Wildlife reserveArkansas

125 km away#7 closest

Northeast

Leatherwood Wilderness: A Deep Dive into Arkansas Rugged Ozark Highland Geography

Protected wilderness area featuring cliff-lined hollows and streamside habitats

As the largest wilderness area in Arkansas, Leatherwood Wilderness offers a sprawling look at the rugged, broken terrain characteristic of the Ozark region. Its landscape of vertical cliffs, deep hollows, and hardwood forests serves as an essential case study for protected backcountry environments. Explore the map of this trail-less wilderness to understand the complex drainage patterns and karstic features that define its unique ecological character.

Area: 68.14 km²
Established: 1984
IUCN: Ib
Relief: Mountain

Leatherwood Wilderness Protected Area

National parkMissouri

158 km away#8 closest

Northeast

Mark Twain National Forest: Geography and Protected Area Atlas of Southern Missouri

Mapping the karst terrain and ancient ridges of the Ozark Highlands

Mark Twain National Forest represents a sprawling conservation area within the Missouri Ozark Highlands. Its geography is defined by volcanic mountain remnants, rocky glades, and significant river corridors like the Eleven Point National Scenic River. This record provides insight into the forest's complex mapped boundaries, seven designated wilderness areas, and the distinctive karst geology that characterizes this unique American landscape.

Area: 6,037.3 km²
Established: 1939
Relief: Upland
Climate: Temperate

Mark Twain National Forest Geography

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Explore the Geographically Rich Landscapes of Ouachita National Forest

Continue discovering the mountain ridges, winding river corridors, and protected wilderness zones that characterize Ouachita National Forest. Use MoriAtlas to examine the topography and spatial distribution of this historic forest expanse within the South Central United States, providing a clear understanding of its role in regional conservation geography.

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