Park earthquake history

A comprehensive catalogue of seismic events documented near the highland boundaries of this protected Andean landscape.

Recorded Historical Earthquake Activity Associated with Yacurí National Park in Ecuador

Review a structured dataset of historical earthquakes that have occurred in the vicinity of Yacurí National Park. The catalogue associates USGS-sourced seismic records with the park by calculating epicentre distance from its borders, providing researchers and visitors with clear data on past ground movement. These entries include specific event dates, recorded magnitudes, focal depths, and relative distance from the highland ecosystems of the southern Andes.

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High-altitude Andean wilderness protecting vital watersheds in southern Ecuador

Yacurí National Park

Yacurí National Park is a protected highland area spanning 431 square kilometers along the border between Zamora Chinchipe and Loja provinces in southern Ecuador. Established in December 2009, the park occupies a critical position in the Andean mountain system, serving as the headwaters for two major river basins: the Chinchipe-Mayo to the east and the Catamayo-Chira to the west. The landscape is characterized by dramatic volcanic terrain, glacial valleys, and over 46 high-altitude lakes nestled within the páramo and cloud forest ecosystems. This combination of ecological diversity and hydrological significance makes Yacurí one of Ecuador's most important recent protected area designations.

Location: Ecuador
Park type: National park
Established: 2009
Area: 431 km²

Yacurí National Park Atlas

Trace reported epicentres among Yacurí’s mountains, lakes, rivers, forests and valleys

Investigate earthquake observations near Yacurí National Park

Review earthquake records around Yacurí National Park, officially Parque Nacional Yacurí, a 431 km² mountain park with major water across lakes, rivers, forest, grassland, hills and valleys; search reported dates, magnitudes, depths and park distances with source access. Proximity does not confirm boundary occurrence, volcanic or landscape effects, current risk, causation or future events.

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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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Discover selected protected places beyond Yacurí National Park

Yacurí National Park earthquake observations are followed by an independently assembled group of protected places. Their appearance does not suggest common highland landscapes, national park status, habitats, geology, seismic experience, geographic nearness, hazard conditions, risk, or matching source detail.

National parkEcuador

4.8 km away#1 closest

Northeast

Podocarpus National Park: Ecuador's Diverse National Park and Protected Landscape

Discover elfin forests, paramo, and over 100 lagoons.

Podocarpus National Park, situated in southeastern Ecuador, stands as a prime example of a protected natural area at a unique biogeographic crossroads. This national park spans dramatic elevational zones, from montane rain forests to high-elevation paramo ecosystems dotted with more than 100 lagoons, offering rich mapped landscape exploration. Its significance lies in the convergence of four distinct ecological systems, contributing to exceptional biodiversity and a rich tapestry of natural terrain.

Area: 1,462.8 km²
Established: 1982
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Podocarpus National Park Protected Landscape

Nature reserveZamora Chinchipe

31 km away#2 closest

East

Reserva Biológica Cerro Plateado: Andean and Amazonian Landscape and Protected Area Context

Vertical gradient and mountain forest geography in Zamora Chinchipe

Spanning elevations from 840 to 3,120 meters, Reserva Biológica Cerro Plateado represents a significant conservation effort within the Zamora Chinchipe province. The reserve preserves intact montane cloud forests and paramo, serving as a vital link between the eastern Andean slopes and the Nangaritza watershed in southeastern Ecuador.

Area: 307.607 km²
Established: 2010
IUCN: Ia
Relief: Mountain

Reserva Biológica Cerro Plateado Geography

Wildlife reserveZamora Chinchipe

99 km away#3 closest

Northeast

Refugio de vida silvestre El Zarza: Mapping Protected Lands in Zamora Chinchipe

Andean-Amazonian transition and sandstone tepuy habitats

Refugio de vida silvestre El Zarza serves as a critical conservation zone where the volcanic and metamorphic rocks of the Andes meet the sandstone formations of the Amazonian fringe. Explore the varied morphology of this wildlife refuge, which encompasses rounded ridges, steep river canyons, and pale, stratified farallones that define the eastern sector of the Cordillera del Condor.

Area: 36.96 km²
Established: 2006
IUCN: Ia
Relief: Mountain

Refugio de vida silvestre El Zarza Wildlife Reserve Atlas

National parkPeru

109 km away#4 closest

Northwest

Cerros de Amotape National Park: Peru's Protected Pacific Tropical Forest Atlas

Explore mapped boundaries and diverse terrain of this unique landscape.

Cerros de Amotape National Park stands as a significant protected area within Peru, meticulously preserving remnants of the Tumbes-Piura dry forests and Pacific tropical forests. Situated within the Cordillera de los Amotapes, the park features a dynamic landscape from riverine habitats to elevated mountain terrain. This park detail page offers an atlas-style view, focusing on its geographic context, mapped protected boundaries, and its importance as a conservation corridor for unique biodiversity.

Area: 1,515.61 km²
Established: 1975
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Cerros de Amotape National Park Geography

Wildlife reserveAmazonas Region

125 km away#5 closest

Southeast

Chayu Nain Communal Reserve: Mapped Protected Landscapes and Regional Geography in Peru

Andes to Amazon ecological transition zone in the Amazonas region

Chayu Nain Communal Reserve functions as a critical stronghold for endemic wildlife and represents a major achievement in communal conservation. Its sandstone geology and elevational gradients create a distinct terrain that sustains rare primate populations, lowland tapirs, and complex forest mosaic habitats in northern Peru.

Area: 235.98 km²
Established: 2009
IUCN: VI
Relief: Upland

Chayu Nain Communal Reserve Geography

Nature reserveWestern Sahara

128 km away#6 closest

Northwest

Reserva ecológica Arenillas Nature Reserve: Geographic Landscape and Protected Area Context

Examining dry forest ecosystems and coastal habitat boundaries

Reserva ecológica Arenillas is a significant nature reserve, distinguished by its intact dry forest and coastal mangrove systems. The area serves as a key benchmark for regional conservation efforts, offering a detailed look at the interface between tropical shrubland and maritime environments through a protected geographic lens.

Area: 131.65 km²
Established: 2001
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Tropical

Reserva ecológica Arenillas Nature Reserve

Wildlife reservePiura Region

137 km away#7 closest

West

El Angolo Game Reserve: Mapped Terrain and Protected Forest Geography in Peru

Seasonally dry tropical forest landscapes in the Piura Region

El Angolo Game Reserve encompasses vast hectares of hilly, dry forest terrain in northwestern Peru. This wildlife reserve is defined by its complex mosaic of trees and seasonal drainages, representing a core component of the regional conservation network. Explore the geographic boundaries and ecological features that characterize this protected area within the northern Peruvian landscape.

Area: 650 km²
Established: 1975
IUCN: VI
Relief: Upland

El Angolo Game Reserve Protected Area Map

Nature reserveMorona Santiago

137 km away#8 closest

Northeast

Reserva biologica El Quimi: Protected Andean Watersheds and Cordillera del Condor Geography

A rugged nature reserve defined by complex metamorphic and volcanic mountain terrain.

Reserva biologica El Quimi guards the headwaters of the Quimi River along a strategically positioned watershed divide. Located in the province of Morona Santiago, this reserve features steep forested slopes and high plateau edges. Its varied geological foundation contributes to the broader regional ecological network, serving as a sanctuary for diverse mammal species including the Andean bear and jaguar.

Area: 90.24 km²
Established: 2006
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Subtropical

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Continue Exploring Yacurí National Park's Highland Geography and Protected Landscape

Delve deeper into the unique atlas features of Yacurí National Park by tracing its mapped boundaries and understanding its role within the Zamora Chinchipe regional geography. Discover the specific mapped terrains and natural landscapes that define this protected highland area, reinforcing its significance as a national park destination for geographic discovery.

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