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QuakeWatch

QuakeWatch

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79 ratings
233 reviews
#22 in paid News
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$0.99

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Released
May 7, 2009
Updated
November 26, 2019

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About

This app provides real-time information on earthquakes worldwide. It features an interactive map, detailed reports, and customizable alerts. Stay informed about seismic activity near you or loved ones.

✓Interactive world map with tectonic plates
✓Sortable earthquake listings (recent, largest, closest)
✓Tsunami information access
✓Customizable minimum magnitude filter
✓Share earthquake data via email, social media, SMS
✓Detailed earthquake reports with live maps
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What users say about QuakeWatch

Reviews of QuakeWatch are mostly positive: the News app is rated 4.3/5 from 79 App Store ratings. What users like most: excellent, comprehensive, and detailed information, great maps and ways of sorting information. Top complaints: lacks push notification functionality, some broken/outdated links. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Excellent, comprehensive, and detailed information
  • 🗺️Great maps and ways of sorting information
  • ⏱️Updates information quickly
  • 📊Provides lots of useful data and statistics
  • 🔍Allows customization of parameters
  • 🌍Covers earthquakes worldwide, not just one region

Negative things

  • 🔔Lacks push notification functionality
  • 🔗Some broken/outdated links
  • 🗺️Limited map scrolling and zooming capabilities
  • 🕰️Delayed or slow updates in some cases
  • 🤖Concerns about the app being abandoned or not maintained
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What's New in QuakeWatch

3.8

November 26, 2019

• iOS 13 Dark Mode support. • Addition of OGS - Oklahoma earthquakes feed. • Updates to GSA, BGS, and NRC sources. • Emergency preparedness supplies via MorePrepared.com. • Update USGS Emergency Notification Services link. • Various bug fixes and improvements.

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This app dropped -1 position in News chart.

Last updated on November 7, 2026.

User reviews

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Tsunami Reports for Pacific & West Coast Non-functional

Used the app for years and love it. No updates for a long time but it still worked for years. Now parts are breaking. Very disappointing.
Jjwd98056

Great Quake App

Excellent comprehensive and detailed info; great maps, ways of sorting info. Been using it for over 10 years!
Rrigpasword

So Sad

It seems this is now an orphaned app. No updates, no developer contact. The app still works but I'm not sure how reliable the information is. I will have to find another one. Please come back Developer! I have loved Quakewatch for many years!
TTWEETYPAK

Nice app and easy to use

Love the layout and functionality, but as one other reviewer pointed out, it could use the push notifications so that we can locate the most recent quakes on the app.
TTthey're all takek

Quake watch

I’ve had this app since it was first released. I’m very pleased with its ease of use and functionality.
AAlala55
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Occasional crashes or app not loading properly

Bug

Inaccuracies in earthquake location and magnitude reporting

Bug

Issues with specific data feeds (e.g., USGS, GeoNet NZ)

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add push notification alerts for earthquakes near user's location

Feature

Improve map functionality to allow better scrolling and zooming

Feature

Provide more historical earthquake data and analysis

Feature

Add support for more data sources beyond just USGS

Feature

Integrate with other earthquake/disaster preparedness resources

Feature

FAQ

What does QuakeWatch do?

QuakeWatch is a paid application that provides up-to-date information on earthquakes of magnitude 1.0 and larger from around the world. It offers an interactive map, detailed reports, and various sorting and filtering options to help users stay informed about seismic activity.

What are the key features of QuakeWatch?

Key features include an interactive world map displaying earthquakes and tectonic plates, the ability to sort earthquakes by recency, magnitude, or proximity to your location or a specified place. It also provides tsunami information, allows data sharing, and lets you filter out smaller quakes.

How much does QuakeWatch cost?

QuakeWatch is a paid application. The description indicates it has been a popular paid earthquake app for over 10 years, and it is free of ads and in-app purchases.

What devices is QuakeWatch compatible with?

QuakeWatch is a universal app that supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. It also supports quick view multitasking on iPad for iOS 10 and newer.

Who uses QuakeWatch and why?

The app is used by schools, relief agencies, media outlets, and individuals worldwide who are curious about earthquakes. Users utilize it to track seismic activity near them, their family, or friends, and to stay informed about global events.