LastQuake Status

Thanks to the participative action of its users, only a few minutes are needed for the EMSC to estimate earthquake effects and notify the population. ∘ Earthquake witnesses, who are the first to feel an earthquake, hence the first informed that an event is happening. ∘ Internet and mobile technologies, which allow rapid information collection of the effects observed by witnesses, who are asked to fill in a questionnaire and share photos and videos.  While operating a real-time earthquake information service, EMSC advocates for public participation in scientific research.  Its core product, this app, paves the way for innovative approaches to building more disaster-resilient communities, making EMSC among the pioneers of disaster apps dedicated to earthquakes and tsunamis.  this app is a free, mobile application dedicated to alerting populations and gathering testimonies in real-time when an earthquake occurs.  Information and communication are cornerstones in preventing risky behaviors. ∘ SMS service that allows victims to notify their loved ones. this app is a citizen science project.  Your contribution helps refine our understanding of earthquake effects while fostering our support in disaster preparation and response.  Based in France, EMSC federates data from the seismological observatories of 86 institutes from 57 countries.  EMSC is an international non-profit scientific NGO founded in 1975.  Designed by seismologists, this app is the official app of the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC).  Want to learn more about our detection system?