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A historical catalogue of documented earthquake events associated by proximity to the protected landscape.

Recorded Seismic Activity and Earthquake History Near Vrbka Natural Monument in Litoměřice District

This historical catalogue provides a structured overview of recorded seismic activity associated with the geographical location of Vrbka Natural Monument. Users can trace documented earthquake events through their occurrence dates, measured magnitudes, focal depths, and calculated epicentre distances from the reserve. The collection serves as an informative resource for regional seismicity near this protected site in the Litoměřice District without implying any specific hazard assessment.

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A small calcareous grassland reserve in the Litoměřice district, protecting rare dry meadow and oak-hornbeam habitats.

Vrbka Natural Monument

Vrbka is a small protected natural monument in the northern part of the Czech Republic, located about half a kilometre east of the village of Vrbka near Budyně nad Ohří in the Litoměřice district of Ústí nad Labem Region. Declared on 1 November 2013 by the Regional Authority of the Ústecký Region, it covers roughly 15.5 hectares of low-lying countryside between about 210 and 255 metres above sea level. The site was established to safeguard a combination of semi-natural dry calcareous grasslands, scrub margins on limestone substrate, and oak-hornbeam woodland, all of which support a notably rich community of rare plants, insects, and fungi. The defining character of Vrbka lies in its concentration of species-rich dry grassland and open woodland habitats that have become increasingly rare across the Bohemian lowlands. Its combination of warm, lime-rich slopes, scrub-edge transitions, and small patches of oak-hornbeam forest provides habitat for a varied flora and fauna that is unusual for such a compact protected area. The monument is categorised at the international level as an IUCN Category IV site, recognising it primarily as a habitat for a particular species rather than a large-scale ecosystem reserve. Although very small in size, Vrbka carries considerable local conservation significance because it preserves a representative sample of plant communities that have largely disappeared from the intensively farmed agricultural landscape of central Bohemia. Its location close to the well-known village of Budyně nad Ohří places it within a region that already has a strong tradition of small-scale habitat protection, forming part of the wider network of natural monuments in the Litoměřice district.

Location
Czechia
Park type
Natural monument
Established
2013
Area
0.2 km²
Highest point
255 m
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Earthquake observations around Vrbka are linked to the protected natural monument by epicentre location and calculated distances, not presumed within its boundary. Browse dates, magnitudes, depths, descriptions, distance values, and sources without attributing seismic causes to the monument's local terrain or habitats, evaluating current risk, or anticipating later activity.

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A horizontal watercolor illustration depicting a soft, rolling landscape with green hills, a small winding stream, and meadow vegetation on a white background.
Natural monumentÚstecký kraj
1.5 km away#1 closest

Southwest

Na Dlouhé stráni Natural Monument: Regional Protected Area and Botanical Landscape

A conservation-focused look at the Mšenský potok valley slope

Na Dlouhé stráni is a designated natural monument in the Czech Republic, renowned for its concentration of thermophilous grassland flora. This protected area, located near Mšené-lázně, preserves a specific slope habitat that supports declining plant species. The site offers an important look at regional conservation efforts and the mapping of small-scale protected habitats within the diverse Ústecký kraj geography.

Area
0.126 km²
Established
2012
IUCN
IV
Relief
Lowland
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A horizontal watercolor painting depicting a soft-focus landscape with light green trees and low rolling hills under a pale, warm-toned sky.
Protected landscapeLitoměřice District
About 3.9 km away#2 closest

Northwest

Dolní Poohří Nature Park: Protected Landscape and River Geography

A riparian corridor through the Litoměřice District

The landscape of Dolní Poohří Nature Park follows the irregular arc of the lower Ohře River across the Bohemian plain. Its narrow boundaries protect a functional floodplain ecosystem characterized by silted oxbows, gravel banks, and rare forest fragments. This atlas entry details the geographic features, protected status, and the interplay between the active river channel and the historic townscapes found along its banks.

Area
40 km²
Established
2001
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Temperate
Dolní Poohří Nature Park Geography
Nature reserveUstecky Region
10 km away#3 closest

Northwest

Vrch Hazmburk Nature Reserve: Geographic Atlas and Protected Landscape Overview

Volcanic terrain and steppe ecosystems in the Ustecky Region

Vrch Hazmburk stands as a notable example of Neovolcanic geology, characterized by steep basalt slopes, frost-shattered cliffs, and a rich mosaic of dry grassland habitats. Located in the Ustecky Region, this protected site preserves a critical transition zone for thermophilic plants and rare invertebrates, offering a clear view of how geological movement and long-term land stability define the Bohemian lowland landscape.

Area
0.604 km²
Established
2011
IUCN
IV
Relief
Mountain
Vrch Hazmburk Nature Reserve Atlas
Natural monumentÚstecký kraj
13 km away#4 closest

West

V hlubokém Natural Monument: Protected Calcareous Landscapes and Terrain in Ústecký kraj

A study of rare sesleria grasslands and opuka slope geography

V hlubokém serves as a significant protected site in the Czech Republic, encompassing twenty hectares of hillside defined by soft calcareous opuka rock. This natural monument is recognized for its rare sesleria grasslands and thermophilic plant assemblages that contrast with the surrounding woodland. The protected area forms a critical link in the broader geography of the Débeř valley, offering a clear example of localized botanical diversity supported by unique alkaline substrate conditions.

Area
0.202 km²
Established
1947
IUCN
III
Relief
Upland
V hlubokém Protected Area and Geography
Natural monumentStředočeský kraj
15 km away#5 closest

Southeast

Veltrusy Natural Monument: Protected Woodland and Historic Park Geography in Středočeský kraj

English-style designed landscapes and floodplain ecological habitats.

Veltrusy Natural Monument is a protected area located on the right bank of the Vltava River, defined by its horseshoe-shaped layout and mosaic of oak-beech woodlands. The site represents a rare intersection of cultural heritage and nature conservation, preserving veteran trees that support significant invertebrate populations. Its geography consists of gently undulating floodplain terrain shaped by the Mlýnský potok, historic avenues, and managed meadows.

Area
2.555 km²
Established
2013
IUCN
III
Relief
Lowland
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A soft watercolor illustration of rolling green hills with distant mountain peaks under a light sky.
Natural monumentÚstecký kraj
16 km away#6 closest

North

Radobýl Natural Monument: Basalt Formations and Volcanic Geography in Ústecký kraj

A protected volcanic landmark with steppe ecosystems and ridge views.

Radobýl stands as a distinctive volcanic remnant in the Ústecký kraj, featuring profound columnar basalt jointing and frost-weathered cliffs. This protected natural monument shelters rare dry grassland habitats and rocky terrain, while offering expansive views across the Litoměřice basin and the surrounding Bohemian landscape.

Area
0.063 km²
Established
1966
IUCN
IV
Relief
Mountain
Radobýl Natural Monument Geography
Watercolor painting of a pastoral landscape featuring rolling green hills, patches of trees, and a river flowing through the center.
Natural monumentStředočeský kraj
About 18 km away#7 closest

South

Slánská hora Natural Monument: Volcanic Geography and Protected Hilltop Terrain in Central Bohemia

Detailed geological mapping of a Tertiary volcanic outlier and historic monument

Slánská hora functions as a significant geological landmark where basaltic vent remnants meet centuries of human history. This natural monument offers a window into the volcanic processes of the region through exposed columnar basalt and rock fissures. The site serves as a vital protected area, balancing remnants of warm-loving steppe vegetation and deciduous forest with the legacy of former quarries and ancient archaeological strata atop the Slaný ridge.

Area
0.022 km²
Established
1998
IUCN
III
Relief
Mountain
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Natural monumentÚstecký kraj
19 km away#8 closest

Northeast

V kuksu Natural Monument: Mapping Protected Ravine Landscapes in Ústecký kraj

A vital orchid-rich habitat and Natura 2000 conservation area

V kuksu protects a specialized woodland ravine habitat characterized by stable humidity and shaded slopes. This natural monument serves as an important regional site for the lady's slipper orchid, contributing to biodiversity within the Litoměřice district through its status as a protected area of European importance.

Area
0.21 km²
Established
2011
IUCN
IV
Relief
Upland
V kuksu Natural Monument Geography
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