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Earthquake+ Alerts, Map & Info: Comprehensive Seismic Monitoring App Review

by Slava Barouline

4.7
IOSWeather
Earthquake+ provides real-time global seismic monitoring with data from 30+ authoritative sources. The app serves both general users and professionals seeking immediate earthquake, tsunami, and volcanic activity alerts with detailed mapping functionality.

Detailed Review

Earthquake+ Alerts, Map & Info establishes itself as a premier seismic monitoring application for iOS devices, aggregating data from over 30 trusted sources including USGS, EMSC, and the Smithsonian Institution. The application positions itself as a comprehensive solution for real-time earthquake tracking, volcanic activity monitoring, and tsunami alert systems, serving both local and global surveillance needs through a unified platform. The application's core functionality revolves around real-time data visualization through interactive maps, detailed seismic event listings, and customizable alert systems. Users can access magnitude information, epicenter locations, depth measurements, and timing data for earthquakes worldwide. The mapping interface incorporates color-coded indicators for quick severity assessment, while the timeline feature allows historical pattern analysis. Volcanic eruption data includes alert levels and ash cloud dispersion patterns, providing comprehensive geological monitoring beyond mere seismic activity. User experience demonstrates a technical interface that prioritizes data density over simplicity, presenting both opportunity and challenge for different user segments. The interface organizes information through tabbed sections for earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis, with filter options for magnitude thresholds and geographic regions. Real-world usage patterns indicate most users employ the application for immediate post-tremor verification (as noted in reviews where users report checking data within 10-30 minutes of feeling tremors) and for monitoring activity in frequently visited regions. The notification system allows customizable alerts based on location and magnitude parameters. User feedback trends reveal high satisfaction with data comprehensiveness and response times, though some users note the learning curve for new users. Reviewer Sinking, but….¿?!! (2025-07-17) observes 'a plethora of data to scan through' while acknowledging the need for familiarization. Damarasan (2025-05-03) praises the 'immediate response for everything I'm wanting to know about in my surrounding area,' highlighting the app's reliability for local monitoring. Oaktown dude (2025-04-16) values the application as 'a scientific tool' for recognizing global patterns, while Wince20000 (2025-04-11) confirms practical utility in seismic-active regions with specific timing observations. The application demonstrates particular strength in data aggregation from authoritative sources and real-time alert capabilities, though the interface may present initial complexity for casual users. Limitations include the dependency on external data sources for update timing and the technical nature of the interface that may overwhelm beginners. Ideal use cases include residents of seismic-active regions, frequent travelers to earthquake-prone areas, geology professionals, and emergency preparedness coordinators requiring reliable, comprehensive seismic monitoring tools.

Key Features

  • Real-time global earthquake monitoring with data from 30+ authoritative seismic institutions including USGS and EMSC
  • Interactive mapping system with color-coded magnitude indicators and customizable regional filters for targeted monitoring
  • Customizable alert system that notifies users based on magnitude thresholds and specific geographic area preferences
  • Volcanic activity tracking with eruption alerts and ash dispersion data from Smithsonian Institution global volcanism program
  • Historical seismic data access with timeline functionality for pattern analysis and seismic event correlation studies
  • Tsunami warning integration that correlates earthquake data with coastal alert systems for comprehensive disaster preparedness

Why Users Love It

Comprehensive data aggregation
Real-time alert reliability

Perfect for: Residents of seismic regions and disaster preparedness professionals

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Current Rank

#41

Best Rank

#41

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Average Rank

#41

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User Reviews

Squirt270
Oct 8, 2025

Love this app‼️Keeps you in the know for earth movement locally! Best earthquake Notification Center Love this app‼️Keeps you in the know for earth movement locally!

Wince20000
Apr 12, 2025

We live in the ring of fire and I use this app to check the strength and location of earthquakes that we feel in the region. Usually takes 10-30 minutes for the data to show up after the earthquake. Free and simple We live in the ring of fire and I use this app to check the strength and location of earthquakes that we feel in the region.Usually takes 10-30 minutes for the data to show up after the earthquake.

Oaktown dude
Apr 16, 2025

it is important to realize the patterns that take place over time not only locally, but also globally. This app is a classic and should be treasured as a scientific tool. Keeping notifications on it is important to realize the patterns that take place over time not only locally, but also globally. This app is a classic and should be treasured as a scientific tool.

Damarasan
May 3, 2025

Immediate response for everything I’m wanting to know about in my surrounding area, plus the places I frequently travel to. Thanks for a terrific app! Just what I was hoping for… Immediate response for everything I’m wanting to know about in my surrounding area, plus the places I frequently travel to. Thanks for a terrific app!

Sinking, but….¿?!!
Jul 17, 2025

There’s a plethora of data to scan through. I’m new at this…I’m sure with time I’ll catchup. It’s almost as if I need to be an expert, immediately. Maybe I’m just not used to setting up the app yet. How difficult, or perhaps you’ve thought of this already, is it to provide a beginner level, journeymen level…on up to a PhD-Vulcanologist level. I’ve changed rating, to 5-star. I think perhaps I’m just overwhelmed with data. Your app is very, very good…almost too good. That comment seems counterintuitive, but often newbies get overwhelmed due too much data. I’ll get first dog paddle, then learn to float. I hope I’ll be diving like an expert in this sea of excellent data. I’ll be able to see the forest an not just individual trees, unless I want to narrow down my focus to a pinpoint to best understand the cosmos of the ring of fire. Struggling, but, perhaps it’s unfamiliarity. I’ll keep digging. I’ll find a beautiful diamond, Hope There’s a plethora of data to scan through. I’m new at this…I’m sure with time I’ll catchup. It’s almost as if I need to be an expert, immediately. Maybe I’m just not used to setting up the app yet. How difficult, or perhaps you’ve thought of this already, is it to provide a beginner level, journeymen level…on up to a PhD-Vulcanologist level. I’ve changed rating, to 5-star. I think perhaps I’m just overwhelmed with data. Your app is very, very good…almost too good. That comment seems counterintuitive, but often newbies get overwhelmed due too much data. I’ll get first dog paddle, then learn to float. I hope I’ll be diving like an expert in this sea of excellent data. I’ll be able to see the forest an not just individual trees, unless I want to narrow down my focus to a pinpoint to best understand the cosmos of the ring of fire.

App Details

Developer

Slava Barouline

Platform

ios

Rating

4.7

Last Updated

11/23/2025