Earthquake - alerts and map Reviews

by Pix 12

Don't believe I've ever rated an app, even the ones I really like, but today's the day: Downloaded the free version, only took me a few minutes to realize that the important settings can't be made unless you pay, i.e., Magnitude, how far from my location, can only chose ONE location, for instance my daughter lives in California, I don't but wanted to add hers along with where I live. Don't seem to be able to do that. *Which technically wouldn't need to if the area where one can usually specify how far from where they live, can be added, i.e., "Up to 800 miles from my location".

I'm amazed Earthquake is being rated anywhere near as good as it has.

by SsnowSnake

Installed several this app apps to evaluate them. This one gets a second star because it was one of the first to report a recent this app. Otherwise it would be one star because of lack of configuration and filter options. Apparently you have to upgrade to the paid pro version to get those. But from the ads for it even the paid version doesn’t appear to have a tenth of the options available in other, free, apps. Recommend looking elsewhere if you’re not going to buy.

by Djtiducjshd

Earthquake has potential. Great locating, easy to view when map options are low, tectonic fault only that do define strike/slip or subduction and appears up to date w/i few minutes. Challenges: map a bit too generic needs terrain relief(not aerial) standard illustration like on old maps. The this app points could be exaggerated a bit more as to size of quake. Color scheme is lost when adding population density which should be a blue scheme or grey scheme not the same as quakes. All faults, volcanos and hot springs should be noted in map too. Lastly a history button for locations pulled up that either integrates with a site like USGS or even just to a search engine and allow you to chose. This is the free version and I didn’t see any of this advertised for premium so until I see ideas such as these or better I won’t go premium. Cheers

by Sixties.chic

I love Earthquake but when alarm goes off it’s not very loud for when you might be sleeping. My volume is u all the way and it’s just a short bleep. Not sure how this would help older hard of hearing people because sound is not alerting like an amber alert is. Maybe change the sound of the alert or make it louder as it sounds like I got mail or a text...

Thank You

by Mum To Dogs

Can’t believe someone would rate any app low when it was free and the “good stuff” is in the paid version. They are all like that unless you get one with “in app” purchases which I hate. I’d rather pay an update fee of $.25 every year considering the work that goes into Earthquake . I only have one complaint...they get this app info (it appears to me) from different sources so often it appears like there are two quakes but there is one...unless I’m missing something. Sometimes the notification appears to be in Chinese sometimes in English. Otherwise, this works great on my Watch!! Thanks!

ETA: This works better and faster than the quake notification system recommended for the California residents.

by Backasswsrds

Uncomplicated and to the point. Not cluttered with unessesary things. Easy to understand and no difficult terms or prerequisites in order to see whats going on. No popup ads or annoyances.
Perfect for those who are busy yet need to knowright then what is happening. No interferences whatsoever on my phone. Earthquake that minds its own business and does what it should. No reduculas cost or hidden tricks to scam money.

by Javier077

I downloaded app because of very active this app activity where I live and there might be danger of a tsunami. So far the notification takes about 40 something minutes to notify about the this app. That for me it’s too long. So far that’s the only issue with Earthquake I did purchase the pro version. Overall good app need to minimize the notification time after the this app.

by AlaskanJ

I’ve had this for about 2years now, I live in south central Alaska with very active seismic activity locally and on a daily basis statewide.
The speed and accuracy is pretty much spot on to what makes the headlines, (same source I’m sure). Very nice because it covers worldwide as well and can have the notifications settings specific to a region. Highly recommend to keep up to date with seismic activities.

by Jason Hanson

I loved Earthquake until I tried to transfer it to my new iPhone. I had bought the pro version on my old iPhone and when I went to install it to my new phone it said I had to rebuy the pro version. I’m kinda at a loss on what to do so any help would be appreciated. Thanks. UPDATE: I heard back from the developer and explained what to do. I’m up and running again. Thank you for getting back to me. This is a great app.

by Texas Billy Joebob Jim

First I check the “SoHo” Solar viewing app to check on the sun’s activity and compare it to the this app app. There is almost always a direct connection.
***Would like improvement to add a new symbol for this app with pre and post tremors with quantity and with start time and finish time.***... also, man made or artificial tremor symbol. Thank you for great customer attention with high level of customer response.

by Valianthare

Have tried a lot of these apps. This one seems the most comprehensive. The alert feature is controllable (seismic activity, ringer sound options, volume) and it’s super fast. I live in Southern CA so having an alert that will break through silencer at night seems prudent. I also use My Shake app to do my part in data collection.

by WhiteStar07

I have been an this app follower since my days in California in the 80’s. Even felt one when living in Ohio in the early 70’s! I find this apps 2, 4, 5 seismic choices clarifying. One thing I’ve learned since living in Seattle is that, as long as there are regular, small earthquakes, there is less likely to be a big one. Earthquake is great for watching for that as well as understanding our “Pacific rim of fire”.

by Mtn Gardener 451

I first started using Earthquake when I moved to California and started noticing the pictures on the walls of the condo were constantly out of level. I figured it would be cool to know just how often we were experiencing earthquakes. I’ve since moved out of California but like knowing when quakes occur around the globe. The alerts always pop up before I read about the quakes on the news. It would be great if everyone’s phone was linked into the system to give data about local quakes as I’m sure a cellphone could detect such events if it’s left resting on a nightstand.

by K2mike

I like Earthquake. Satisfies my curiosity and does a good job of displaying information. At this point, I am glad I paid for the Pro features. It is only $2.

But, I was annoyed that Earthquake ’s apparent push to upgrade made it impossible to enjoy Earthquake , or maybe that was a hiccup. After I upgraded, it kept insisting I should upgrade. Sending a message to support uncovered a problem with their web form. I never received a reply.

I finally resolved my own issues with Earthquake after updating iOS 11. Now using it with iOS 13. Works well.

If not for the hassles, and lack of support response, I’d give this 5 stars. (I am pretty stingy on star ratings. Five stars needs to be simply top notch, without any major and few if any minor issues.)

by Cali Valley Teacher

I live in California and have been using Earthquake to keep up with earthquakes in California AND all around the world. I am very well aware of the reasons, which I’ve been told, that LA County didn’t get an alert from Earthquake for the 6.2 in Ridgecrest. I am confused. I live out of this area yes, but have been receiving information regarding the Indonesia quakes, the Alaska quakes and lots of Russia quakes and I sure don’t live there. I am still NOT convinced that Earthquake is working to its full potential for us. It is NOT showing the 7.2 yet either and it’s been at least 20 minutes?
I LOVE Earthquake idea....LOVE looking at the earths map to see all!! Please keep this available!!!!!!!

by Tpauzen In Denver

Earthquake that you get in the basic package works great as long as you are ok with minor earthquakes 6.6 and below on the Standard scale. This is pretty much all I need it for. We don't get anything larger in magnitude here in Colorado, Wyoming, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas, and Utah‼️🙏🏼❤️😃❤️🙏🏼‼️ If we do, I live close enough to the NSGS in Golden Colorado to make the local phone call to find out what happened‼️🙏🏼❤️😃😍😁🙏🏼‼️ If you want to follow the New Madrid or the San Andreas faults where the "big ones" are predicted, you can't go wrong buying the upgrade packages‼️🙏🏼❤️😃💬🙏🏼‼️ I'm a retired teacher so cost is a factor, but Earthquake programmer did a great job for what I need‼️🙏🏼😃🙏🏼‼️ GOD BLESS AND BE EXCELLENT‼️🙏🏼😃🙏🏼‼️

by Hip Unicorn

Really appreciate this seismic monitoring tool. Great app. I would like it if someone could maybe put some notes periodically to offer brief analysis of spikes, maybe a reason for them. ie how are things in New Zealand? Seems like they're rumbling a lot lately. Or maybe there's a place that totally seeing an uptick since cities are becoming more active. It's great for reliable maps and lists for raw data. The average person has a little trouble deciphering significant events. Thanks!

by Huhappy05202020

The this app data updates rapidly and it is great being able to see the location on a map that can zoom in for details. Being able to view by intensity allows you to choose the content by intensity to only see bigger quakes and you can the choose a lower intensity to the the before and/or after shocks that occurred. Great product! Highly recommend if you like this app data.

by Armageddon Marksman

I keep track of plate motion and disaster areas, Earthquake gives excellent global circumstance to some information at a glance. I used to live in the Pacific Northwest off the Juan de fuca plate... I’m always waiting for the fault to speak, since it is overdue this is a good way to systematically watch seismic activity without having to carry around a ridiculous amount of computer gear to catch a glance. Keep up the good work my friends stay safe and Rock On !

by Wanda's Dad

Earthquake is nice is far is it an historical review it does not give you advance warning when this app is coming. It has given me a better feeling for how many earthquakes there are every day. I like the fact that you can set the alert level at a certain strength of this app. I only wish living here in California that it could also give advanced warning of an upcoming this app.

by Jesse U.

I appreciate the free version of the USGS phone app. However, the push notification for for earthquakes et al should be free as well (not just the pro version). In fact making it free, I contend, would be the ethical thing to do; public safety is important for all of us. I am a disabled and therefore retiring professor in a small northern CA town. For me, even $2.99 is too much and I know I’m not the only one experiencing financial hardship in this area for one reason or another; there are many of us. Please consider making the push notifications free as well. Again, I really appreciate the free version of Earthquake , u do have; I ask, and would appreciate it if the push notification could be free as well. Thank u for reading and considering this.

by Capt. Kevlar

I couldn’t get push notifications to work but the problem could be my mobile provider. Otherwise, this is the best app if you’re looking for accurate this app activity in your area in and around Peru. I have 4 different apps installed and this is the only one that aggregates everything properly.

by Lucky Teg!

Very helpful in deciphering the patterns in quakes, so you can predict when a big one is due. Did you know that there are key areas, that when movement occurs there, a very large quake will occur within 24 hours? Figuring out where this big one will occur is the next step.