# LastQuake > Real-time earthquake alerts, user-submitted data, and safety information. (iPhone/iPad app by EMSC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lastquake/id890799748 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [EMSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/890799751) - Category: Weather, News - Price: Free - Rating: 4.80/5 from 2,149 App Store ratings · 346 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 6 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-06-29 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lastquake/id890799748/reviews.md ## What is LastQuake? LastQuake is a free, mobile application dedicated to alerting populations and gathering testimonies in real-time when an earthquake occurs. Designed by seismologists, LastQuake is the official app of the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC). Thanks to the participative action of its users, only a few minutes are needed for the EMSC to estimate earthquake effects and notify the population. [LastQuake is an ad-free app!] ** AN INNOVATIVE EARTHQUAKE DETECTION METHOD ** EMSC detects earthquakes using: ∘ Earthquake witnesses, who are the first to feel an earthquake, hence the first informed that an event is happening. ∘ Internet and mobile technologies, which allow rapid information collection of the effects observed by witnesses, who are asked to fill in a questionnaire and share photos and videos. Want to learn more about our detection system? Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNCaHFxhZ5E ** COMMITMENT TO POPULATIONS AFFECTED BY EARTHQUAKES ** Information and communication are cornerstones in preventing risky behaviors. EMSC contributes to the reduction of seismic risk by providing you with: ∘ real-time information ∘ post-earthquake safety tips ∘ SMS service that allows victims to notify their loved ones. ** YOUR INVOLVEMENT MATTERS ** LastQuake is a citizen science project. Your contribution helps refine our understanding of earthquake effects while fostering our support in disaster preparation and response. ** KEY FEATURES ** ∘ Real-time information and data ∘ Customizable notifications (destructive earthquakes, earthquakes near you) ∘ Access to comments, photos, and videos by eyewitnesses ∘ Information-sharing via social media ∘ SMS service to notify loved ones when in the area impacted by an earthquake ∘ Post-earthquake safety tips ** WHAT'S NEW ** ∘ Interactive felt map ∘ Customizable notification test ∘ Earthquake notification through voice synthesizer ∘ Copy-paste available for comments ∘ Minor bugs fixed ∘ New languages available: Croatian, Czech, Bosnian, Montenegrin, Hebrew ** WHAT IS EMSC? ** EMSC is an international non-profit scientific NGO founded in 1975. Based in France, EMSC federates data from the seismological observatories of 86 institutes from 57 countries. While operating a real-time earthquake information service, EMSC advocates for public participation in scientific research. Its core product, LastQuake, paves the way for innovative approaches to building more disaster-resilient communities, making EMSC among the pioneers of disaster apps dedicated to earthquakes and tsunamis. ## Key features - Real-time earthquake information - Customizable notifications - Eyewitness comments, photos, and videos - SMS notification service - Post-earthquake safety tips - Interactive felt map ## Chart rankings - #162 in Top Free · Weather (US App Store) ## What do users think of LastQuake? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Timely and accurate earthquake information - 📊 Useful maps and data visualization - 👍 Ability to report felt earthquakes - 🌍 Global coverage of seismic activity - 🔍 Detailed earthquake details (location, magnitude, depth) **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional app crashes and bugs - 🔄 Inconsistent notification reliability - 📱 Outdated or confusing user interface - 🔍 Missing or delayed earthquake data in some regions - 🤖 Lack of advanced customization options **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes after major earthquake events - Notification settings not persisting - Overlapping UI elements on certain screens - Inaccurate earthquake location data in some cases - Delayed or missing earthquake updates **Most requested features** - Improved notification settings and customization - Enhanced map functionality (e.g. zoom, panning) - Integration with other earthquake/disaster preparedness apps - Expanded data reporting and citizen science features - Localized earthquake information and alerts ## Recent user reviews (10 of 346) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lastquake/id890799748/reviews.md ### 1/5 — 6.3 NZ quake missed *2026-08-08, version 3.2.1* 6.3 quake in NZ 5th Aug. nothing reported or notified in the app. Useless. Shame as it looks like it has good potential, but it’s neglecting NZ entirely. ### 4/5 — Bafflingly bad UI/UX. Excellent information provided. *2025-10-02, version 3.1.0* The user interface and experience in this app is astonishingly bad. Lists are filtered using pop-out menus with radio buttons. Notification settings are opaque and confusing. UI elements overlap others. It’s a mess. It clearly was developed by people who don’t have a budget for real iOS developers. But I’m keeping the app for three reasons. 1.) I don’t have to sacrifice my privacy to American techbro kleptocrats and instead can support a group of scientists who prioritize information over profit. 2.) The app has no unnecessary features. There’s no gated functionality behind a paywall. 3.) The earthquake info and alerts seem to be timely and relevant/helpful. Support science over big tech. ### 1/5 — Unusable after the new UI update *2025-09-22, version 3.1.0* Absolutely horrible new UI, makes it completely unusable. Can’t get relevant data or updated lists of earthquakes near me. Cant click on the map to view the earthquake. Can’t even keep track of the earthquake that just happened where I am. Used to be an amazing app but it was fully ruined with the update. ### 1/5 — Ruined a good thing *2025-08-25, version 3.1.0* Needed this app for relevant info. Broke a great app with whatever changes made. Map doesn’t stretch out for closer look. Graphics and texts are impossible to make out. Sorry. Must delete ### 1/5 — used to be great *2025-08-10, version 3.1.0* i’m not receiving any notifications for any earthquakes, whether it’s near me or on the other side of the globe. this issue appears on other people using other devices as well. ### 4/5 — Timely *2025-08-05, version 3.1.0* Good app ### 5/5 — B *2025-08-02, version 3.1.0* Amazing app ### 1/5 — Ignoring Sleep Moxe *2025-07-23, version 3.1.0* Recent update breaks through sleep mode and shouts the earthquake information even when not allowed from the mode itself such as sleep mode. It does this by using a dodgy workaround to notifications as this action is denied in iOS wide settings. It is not a spoken alert as recognised by iOS which can be controlled by modes. This is the app waking itself and playing a sound that appears to be a notification but it’s not really. It’s a really insidious abuse of user trust and almost an instant delete in my view. Either get permission to use critical alerts from Apple or rely on users to turn this on manually. Terrible implementation. ### 5/5 — Working well now *2025-07-22, version 3.1.0* Useful app. Previous issue with notifications was fixed and now back to being informative and customizable. ### 1/5 — Last update was terrible *2025-07-17, version 3.1.0* Last update must have been done by children. It was fine as it was, why do you feel the need to change something that works fine. Put it back like it was and you get a 5 star. As it is now, 1 star. Or, time to delete and find another app. ## Frequently asked questions about LastQuake ### What does LastQuake do? LastQuake is a free mobile application that provides real-time earthquake alerts and allows users to report their experiences. It is designed by seismologists and is the official app of the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC). ### How does LastQuake detect earthquakes? The app utilizes a unique detection method that combines eyewitness reports from people who feel an earthquake first, with internet and mobile technologies to rapidly collect information about observed effects. Users can fill out questionnaires and share photos or videos. ### Is LastQuake free to use? Yes, LastQuake is a completely free application. It is also ad-free, meaning you will not encounter any advertisements while using the app. ### What kind of safety information does LastQuake provide? The app offers real-time information during and after an earthquake, including post-earthquake safety tips to help users stay safe. It also features an SMS service to notify loved ones in impacted areas. ### How can I contribute to LastQuake? Your involvement is crucial as LastQuake is a citizen science project. By reporting your earthquake experiences, sharing photos and videos, and filling out questionnaires, you help refine the understanding of earthquake effects and support disaster preparedness efforts. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.2.1 — 2026-03-10 - Prevent sound notifications when the app is in vibrate or do not disturb mode. - Minor improvements ### 3.1.0 — 2025-06-11 Welcome to the new version of the LastQuake app! App demo : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZjhzfwX844 We're excited to introduce you to this new version of LastQuake, designed to provide an improved user experience and more advanced features for tracking earthquakes in your area and around the world. What's new in this version: - A dynamic home page with an interactive map showing the distribution of earthquakes around the world. This feature provides a better understanding of seismic activity in your region and around the world. - A search function now allows you to quickly find earthquakes by specifying date, magnitude, and geographic region. You can then filter earthquakes based on your personal criteria. - You can now save earthquakes for quick and easy access to information. This feature allows you to keep track of important earthquakes and their progress. - You can now customize your notifications to receive alerts according to your preferences: voice alert, earthquakes near you, minimum magnitude, maximum distance, etc. - Following feedback from users who complained that the home page didn't provide enough information about earthquakes at a glance and that they preferred the earthquake list, we've added the ability to choose which page you land on directly when you open the application (the classic home page or the earthquake list). Thank you for your participation and help in making LastQuake even better! ### 2.5.4 — 2020-09-23 * minor bug fixed ### 2.5.3 — 2020-09-18 * Audio notification bug fix * Add user distance to epicenter * languages: serbian, nepali, telugu ### 2.5.2 — 2020-07-28 * Fixed localization update issues * bugs fixes ## Apps similar to LastQuake | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [MyShake Earthquake Alerts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myshake-earthquake-alerts/id1467058529) | 3.3 (1,913) | Free | Weather | | [Earthquake Monitor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthquake-monitor/id976359729) | 4.9 (18) | Free | Weather | | [Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthquake-plus-alerts-and-tracker/id395928613) | 4.7 (21,952) | Free | Weather | | [Earthquake - alerts and map](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthquake-alerts-and-map/id632040358) | 4.7 (49,886) | Free | Weather | | [EarthQuake+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthquake-plus/id1504339927) | 4.6 (2,307) | Free | Weather | | [My Earthquake Alerts Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-earthquake-alerts-pro/id975770717) | 4.8 (5,841) | $2.99 | Weather | ## Related topics [lastquake](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/lastquake) · [quakewatch austria](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/quakewatch-austria) · [quake](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/quake) · [make it tremble](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/make-it-tremble) · [seismic livesocial](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/seismic-livesocial) · [earthquake](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/earthquake) · [ipma](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ipma) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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