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Earthquake Finder

Earthquake Finder

+volcanoes & tectonic plates

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 2, 2013
  • July 24, 2019

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Developer

Danny Pilkenton
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Visualize recent seismic activity on an interactive 3D or 2D map. Customize data controls to filter earthquakes by time range and magnitude, and explore volcanic activity and tectonic plate boundaries. Understand the relationship between geological events and Earth's structure.

✓3D and 2D earthquake globe/map
✓Filter by time range and magnitude
✓View volcanic activity
✓Display tectonic plate boundaries
✓Detailed earthquake data (date, time, magnitude, depth)
✓Physiographic and country map overlays
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What's New in Earthquake Finder

1.6

July 24, 2019

doubled the size of all maps, increased maximum zoom to match, updated country boundaries and labels, fixed broken links, locations link to Apple Maps, fixed a memory issue, and several other usability improvements

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Not enough

You can get far more detailed quake info from dozens of other free apps. The maps don’t zoom in enough which makes identifying the exact location of quake swarms difficult. I would equate it to the Fischer Price of quake apps.
Boyce77Boyce77

Response from developer

The app has been updated with larger maps and zoom factors. This app is intended to help students relate earthquakes and volcanoes to plate tectonics. For an exact location on a map, use the USGS earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/ website.

What’s Shaking !?

The graphics in this program help me understand the depth of any earthquake. There are many apps that report seismic events but this one gives them context. You can clearly see the relationship between plate movement and quakes. It’s a great investment for anyone who is interested in science or current events.
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FAQ

What is Earthquake Finder?

Earthquake Finder is an application that displays recent earthquakes on an interactive 3D or 2D globe. It allows users to filter seismic events by time range and magnitude, and also shows volcanic activity and tectonic plate boundaries.

How often is Earthquake Finder updated?

Earthquake data is obtained from a USGS data feed and is updated every 5 minutes. The app itself was last updated on July 24, 2019, to version 1.6.

What devices does Earthquake Finder support?

Earthquake Finder is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It requires an internet connection to access the USGS data feed.

What is the age rating for Earthquake Finder?

Earthquake Finder has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged 4 and older.

Does Earthquake Finder have ads?

No, Earthquake Finder does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application with no in-app purchases or ads.

How can I customize the earthquake data displayed in Earthquake Finder?

You can customize the data by selecting a time range (up to the previous week) and a minimum magnitude in the data controls pop-up. You can also adjust the range of depths displayed.

Can I see historical earthquake data with Earthquake Finder?

Yes, Earthquake Finder allows you to view historic, large earthquake locations. You can also select different map views to study the relationship between earthquakes, volcanoes, and tectonic plate boundaries.

What information is provided for each earthquake?

For each earthquake, Earthquake Finder displays the date, time, latitude, longitude, magnitude, and depth. This data is presented in a list sorted by date and time for each location.