# Earthquake Finder — +volcanoes & tectonic plates

> Interactive 3D/2D map for visualizing recent earthquakes, volcanoes, and tectonic plates. (iPhone/iPad app by Danny Pilkenton.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthquake-finder/id626877098 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Danny Pilkenton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445079601)
- Category: Education, News
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.3 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-04-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthquake-finder/id626877098/reviews.md

## What is Earthquake Finder?

This app displays the most recent earthquakes on a 3D globe (or a 2D map) that can be enlarged. Select a time range and minimum magnitude in a data controls pop-up. Then tap an earthquake circle to see a list of all earthquakes at that location, sorted by date and time. For each earthquake in the list the date, time, latitude, longitude, magnitude, and depth are displayed.

Pop-up data controls allow you to select: the date range (up to the previous week's earthquakes), the range of magnitudes and depths that are displayed, and a view of recent volcanic activity or historic, large earthquake locations.

Pop-up map controls allow you to select the type of plate boundaries displayed as well as different maps that show physiographic features, continents, or countries. Use these controls to study the relationship between earthquakes, volcanoes and tectonic plate boundaries.

Earthquake data is obtained from a USGS data feed and is updated every 5 minutes (requires an internet connection).

## Key features

- 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

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthquake-finder/id626877098/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Not enough

*2019-06-23, version 1.5*

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.

**Developer response:** 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.

### 5/5 — What’s Shaking !?

*2018-09-06, version 1.4*

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.

## Frequently asked questions about Earthquake Finder

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2019-07-24

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

### 1.5 — 2019-01-16

Support curved corners on new devices; update credits screen.

### 1.4 — 2017-02-26

updated USGS data URLs, iOS improvements

### 1.3 — 2014-11-04

iOS 8 compatibility.

### 1.2 — 2014-09-26

•Now a universal app that supports iPad and iPhone.
•Earthquake info pop-up shows a list of nearby quakes at the touched location!
•Tap location coordinates in the info list to view that location on a map in your browser.
•Volcano info pop-up shows a list of nearby volcanoes!
•Added Help screen explains the data display control features.

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