# Boconó - Earthquake Alerts — Instant earthquake alerts

> Real-time seismic activity monitoring and safety alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Eduardo Guette.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bocono-earthquake-alerts/id6787271959 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Eduardo Guette](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794175052)
- Category: Weather, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-08
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bocono-earthquake-alerts/id6787271959/reviews.md

## What is Boconó?

Boconó keeps you informed about seismic activity in real time, in Venezuela and around the world — accurate and alarm-free.

LIVE MONITORING
• Interactive map and chronological feed of earthquakes, constantly updated
• Combined data from official sources: USGS, EMSC, FUNVISIS, INGV and IGP
• Filter by magnitude, country and region

ALERTS THAT MATTER
• Push notifications the moment a relevant earthquake happens near you
• Reply straight from the notification: "I'm OK" or "I need help"
• Set the minimum magnitude you want to receive, even country by country

SAFETY CIRCLE
• Create or join a group with your family or friends
• See each member's status after an earthquake, in real time
• Share peace of mind when it matters most

PREPAREDNESS
• Official earthquake preparedness guides for Venezuela
• Customizable emergency kit checklist

PRIVACY FIRST
• Your location never leaves your device: it is only used to find nearby earthquakes
• No ads, no third-party analytics, no selling of data
• Delete your account and all your data anytime, from the app

Boconó is clear design, accurate information and calm. Because being informed is the best way to be prepared.

## Key features

- Live seismic activity map
- Customizable earthquake alerts
- Safety circle for family and friends
- Official earthquake preparedness guides
- Privacy-focused design
- Filter by magnitude and region


## Frequently asked questions about Boconó

### What is Boconó?

Boconó is a free application designed to keep you informed about real-time seismic activity worldwide. It provides precise updates without alarmism, featuring live monitoring, customizable alerts, and a safety circle for loved ones.

### Does Boconó have ads?

No, Boconó is completely ad-free. The app prioritizes user privacy and a calm experience, ensuring no advertisements are displayed.

### How accurate is Boconó's seismic data?

Boconó combines data from official sources like EMSC for Venezuela (magnitude 3+) and USGS for global activity (magnitude 4.5+), ensuring precise and reliable information.

### Can I customize alerts in Boconó?

Yes, you can configure the magnitude threshold for the seismic alerts you wish to receive. This allows you to stay informed about events that matter most to you.

### What is the Safety Circle feature in Boconó?

The Safety Circle allows you to create or join a group with family and friends. After an earthquake, you can see the status of each member in real-time, providing peace of mind.

### Is Boconó available on all devices?

Boconó is currently supported on iPhones and iPads, offering its seismic monitoring and safety features to Apple users.

### How often is Boconó updated?

The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on August 19, 2026, indicating regular updates to ensure the app's functionality and data accuracy.

### What is the user sentiment for Boconó?

Based on the available data, Boconó has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 2 ratings, suggesting a very positive user sentiment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.6 — 2026-08-27

• Per-country thresholds: choose the minimum magnitude for alerts in each country you follow.
• Source cards: learn about the seismic network behind each event.
• Expand the map right from an earthquake's detail view.
• Optional seismic vibration when opening an event.
• Improved onboarding and settings.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-08-19

• Los grupos ya se comparten con un link: quien lo abre entra directo al plan.
• La lista de miembros se agrupa por estado y se lee de un golpe.
• Nuevo modo claro en toda la app, con pantalla de arranque propia.
• El mapa suma filtros de magnitud y fecha, y los marcadores muestran la magnitud.
• El feed carga más sismos al hacer scroll y cada país muestra su total real.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-08-07

• Desliza hacia abajo para actualizar los datos en el Dashboard y Mi Plan.
• Gráficas del Dashboard mejoradas: mantén presionada una barra para inspeccionarla con el tooltip y tócala para ver la lista de sus sismos.
• Corregido un error que congelaba la app al interactuar con las gráficas del Dashboard.
• Ahora puedes calificar Boconó desde la pestaña Perfil.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-07-19

Novedades de la versión 1.0.2:

• Panel de análisis renovado: agrupa sismos por día, semana o mes
• Cobertura real de 30 días en las gráficas (antes solo ~6 días)
• Nueva sección "Zonas más activas" con los lugares con más sismos
• Toca cualquier barra de las gráficas para ver el detalle de los sismos de ese período
• Ejes de tiempo más claros, alineados con la agrupación elegida
• Correcciones de datos faltantes en el historial

English (si tienes ficha en inglés):
What's new in 1.0.2:

• Redesigned analytics dashboard: group quakes by day, week, or month
• Charts now cover a full 30 days of data (previously ~6)
• New "Most active areas" section
• Tap any bar to see quake details for that period
• Clearer time axes aligned with your chosen grouping
• Fixed missing historical data

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-14

- Feed de sismos servido desde el backend propio (FUNVISIS + USGS + EMSC), con backfill histórico
- Etiquetado correcto de país por coordenadas (sismos fronterizos ya no salen mal como "Venezuela")
- Notificaciones por país y por magnitud mínima; sonido por defecto del sistema corregido (el fix de hoy) y vibración
- "Estoy bien" que expira a las 24 h
- Orden Recientes/Magnitud, filtros de tiempo hasta 6 meses
- Clustering en el mapa, selector de país del mundo

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## More apps by Eduardo Guette

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All apps by Eduardo Guette: https://appshunter.io/developer/1794175052

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