# Earthquake: American Red Cross

> Earthquake preparedness and safety guide with alerts and emergency tools. (iPhone/iPad app by American Red Cross.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthquake-american-red-cross/id557946227 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [American Red Cross](https://appshunter.io/developer/529160694)
- Category: Weather, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.31/5 from 138 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-09-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthquake-american-red-cross/id557946227/reviews.md

## What is Earthquake?

**One of "9 Apps to Fast-Track Your New Year's Resolutions" - Mashable**
**“Those who live their life on the fault lines should pick this app up immediately.” – Appolicious**
**“The number one app to download to help you survive an earthquake.” – IT World**
**A “MUST-HAVE” app that “…basically turns your mobile device into an all-in-one post-quake tool, info center, and instruction guide.” – TremblingEarth**

Be ready for earthquakes & tsunamis with Earthquake by American Red Cross. Get notifications and alerts when earthquakes or a tsunami occurs, prepare your family and home, find help and let others know you are safe even if the power is out – a must have for anyone who lives in an earthquake-prone area or has loved ones who do. 

Ahora disponible en español.

FEATURES: 
• Easy to use Spanish language toggle to switch translation directly inside the app.
•Step-by-step instructions let you know what to do even before/during/after earthquakes or tsunamis, even if no data or internet connectivity. 
•Get notifications and alerts when a quake occurs and tsunami warnings in your area or those of loved-ones with push alerts from the USGS, including magnitude & Shake Zone maps when available telling you if it was just a tremor or greater. 
•Let friends know you are okay after a quake or tsunami with the customizable “I’m Safe” alert for Facebook, Twitter, email and text. 
•Find open Red Cross shelters in your area when you need help. 
•Stay safe when the lights are out with the Toolkit, including a strobe light, flashlight and audible alert functions. 
•Prepare for the worst by learning how to assemble an emergency kit for your family in the event of power outage or evacuation. 
•Empower your family to stay safe and remain calm in an emergency by learning how to make and practice an emergency plan. 
•Earn badges that you can share via Facebook and Twitter with your friends and show off your earthquake knowledge with interactive quizzes. 
•See an illustrated history of earthquakes in your area and maps with recent quakes throughout the world 
•Know what to do about food and drinking water when your area has been impacted by floods and power outages.

## Key features

- Real-time earthquake and tsunami alerts
- Step-by-step emergency instructions
- "I'm Safe" alert for loved ones
- Red Cross shelter locator
- Emergency toolkit (flashlight, strobe)
- Emergency kit and plan guidance
- Interactive quizzes and badges

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthquake-american-red-cross/id557946227/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Don’t download  👎

*2022-12-21, version 3.16.2*

Useless app without any correct updates. There’s was 6.5 earthquake yesterday in Humboldt county, CA. No alarm, literally nothing about it on the app.

### 2/5 — Updates are terrible

*2022-07-24, version 3.16.1*

This used to be great, it’s become so much less user friendly and a lot of features are missing. I got an alert this morning, now I can’t view it.

### 1/5 — Used to work, now it’s trash

*2021-11-13, version 3.15.4*

This app seemed decent until this week. My notifications settings are set to notify when 4.5+. So why have I been getting 0.9 warnings for 4 days? DO NOT DOWNLOAD unless they publish a statement explaining why and what they did to fix the trash.

### 1/5 — One of the better apps in a long time

*2021-09-18, version 3.15.3*

My old review below. Just had a 4.1 center a few miles away, the worst I have experienced in the app does not even recognize it. This app is now useless to me. Uninstalling!

Just installed it and 5 minutes later got my first alert, living in SoCal. Just discovered the alert setting, don't really care about shakes 250 miles away. Overall I think this app is a must have. Well done.

### 5/5 — Notifications are reliable and timely

*2021-07-29, version 3.15.3*

This one has consistently out performed Hawaii Civil Defense notification for us by about 45 minutes. Tsunamis, earthquakes, and hurricanes. Great app that works properly those rare times that we rely on it.

### 1/5 — USA only?  Inadequate.

*2021-04-17, version 3.15.1*

This app formerly allowed me to monitor locations important to me in Canada and Mexico, but a recent update erased all my monitored locations and removed the ability to select locations outside the US.  That is unfortunate, and is not an improvement.  My inquiry was answered that the app never had the capability of monitoring outside the US, however, I had these locations saved, monitored, and received alerts for them for many years before they disappeared.  I do not wish to malign the app, I simply want what was once a working function to be restored.

### 2/5 — This app is useless

*2021-01-17, version 3.14.0*

I never get an alert when I actually feel an earthquake and I subsequently read that it was 3.5 or higher.  I sometimes do get alerts when I don’t feel a thing.  My alert sensitivity is set for 3.0 or higher.  The fact that there are so many FAQs about not getting alerts leads me to believe something is really broken with this app.

### 2/5 — Unreliable.

*2020-09-21, version 3.12.4*

Thanks to this app, I’ve never missed out on the piddly magnitude 2.1 earthquakes that plague me in Southern California. But when a nearly magnitude 5.0 struck, this app showed nothing. Not even for days afterward. I’m actively looking for a different app now.

### 1/5 — DOES NOT WORK

*2020-07-30, version 3.12.4*

This used to be a great app years ago. I live in LA so I’d get notifications all the time based on my settings and now it does even send notifications. I open the app and there are TEN earthquake warnings. Never received a pushed notification. I haven’t changed any settings. This app is garbage and has been for a while. What happened?

### 1/5 — Version 3.12.0 DOES NOT WORK

*2020-05-15, version 3.12.0*

The app lost or deleted my alerts!
And the map service that Red Cross uses is no longer sending updates, so the maps don't work.
This app is completely useless.

## Frequently asked questions about Earthquake

### What does the Earthquake app do?

The Earthquake app helps you prepare for and respond to earthquakes and tsunamis. It provides real-time alerts, step-by-step instructions for before, during, and after seismic events, and tools to help you stay safe and communicate with loved ones.

### What are the key features of the Earthquake app?

Key features include push alerts for earthquakes and tsunamis, offline access to emergency instructions, a shelter locator, an "I'm Safe" alert function for social media and text, and an emergency toolkit with a flashlight and strobe light.

### Is the Earthquake app free to use?

Yes, the Earthquake app is completely free to download and use. It is provided by the American Red Cross to help people stay safe and informed during emergencies.

### Can I use the app if I don't have an internet connection?

Yes, the app is designed to be useful even without data or internet connectivity. Step-by-step instructions and some safety features are available offline, ensuring you have critical information when you need it most.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is ideal for anyone who lives in an earthquake-prone region, has loved ones in such areas, or simply wants to be better prepared for natural disasters. It empowers families to create emergency plans and stay calm during crises.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 3.19 — 2023-04-19

The American Red Cross Earthquake app will be retired in the summer of 2023. Download the Emergency app, which offers the same functionality along with tools for other hazards. Text "GETEMERGENCY" to 90999 or search “American Red Cross” in your app store. With this update, we are preparing to help you move the locations you monitor to the new Emergency app.

### 3.18 — 2023-01-30

The American Red Cross Earthquake app will be retired in Summer of 2023. Download the Emergency app, which offers the same functionality along with tools for other hazards. Text "GETEMERGENCY" to 90999 or search “American Red Cross” in your app store. With this update, we published an announcement along with detailed frequently asked questions about the retirement of the Earthquake app.

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