Best Richter Scale Apps

QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts

Earthquakes Tracker Maps News

Free

Track earthquakes worldwide with real-time alerts, customizable notifications, and detailed map layers. Access multiple data sources and view historical data. Premium features include wildfire and smoke tracking, volcano and hurricane alerts, and enhanced map options.

Smart Vibration Meter・Detector

Seismometer - Earthquake Alert

Free

This utility app transforms your phone into a seismograph to measure vibrations and detect earthquakes. It displays readings on both the Richter and Mercalli scales, offering insights into seismic activity.

Epicenter - Earthquake Map

Track Global Seismic Activity

Free

Explore global earthquake activity from the past 30 days on an interactive globe. View detailed information, animate seismic events over time, and customize map displays. Includes companion apps for Apple Watch and a Today Widget for quick access to recent data.

Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker

Worldwide & Near You Today

Free

Stay informed about seismic and volcanic activity worldwide with real-time alerts, detailed maps, and historical data. Track earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis from over 30 trusted sources. Customize notifications and explore rich visualizations.

Seismometer - Earthquake Alarm

Live Meter & Alarm

Free

Transform your device into a sensitive seismograph to monitor real-time seismic vibrations. Customize sensitivity, receive instant alerts for significant activity, and interpret data with an intuitive interface. Explore Earth's movements for educational, home monitoring, or entertainment purposes.

Earthquake: Tracker & Alerts

Seismic Feed & Live Map

Free

Stay informed about seismic activity with real-time earthquake alerts and an interactive map. Customize notifications, access detailed event information, and utilize a built-in Emergency SOS feature for safety.

EarthQuake Map

by Illes Laszlo

Free

$14.99 | 100% OFF

Visualize global seismic activity with detailed information on an interactive map. Customize your search by date, magnitude, and map view, and save important events to your favorites.

iSeismometer

Your phone is a seismograph

Free

Transform your iPhone into a sensitive seismometer to detect and visualize vibrations. Explore its educational and data-collecting capabilities for fun or serious applications.

Earthquake Hub & Alerts

Worldwide Data and Alerts

Free

Monitor global seismic activity with real-time alerts and detailed earthquake information. Features include customizable notifications, SOS messaging, and an offline location-sharing whistle. Access verified data from trusted sources and search historical events.

iTemblor Earthquake Simulator

Shake A Quake

Free

Explore earthquake shaking intensity by relating the acceleration you impart on your phone to the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale. Visualize shaking in 2D or 3D seismograms, with options to filter data for realistic earthquake simulations. Primarily for educational and entertainment purposes.

Instant USGS Earthquake Lite

by Jufen Chang

Free

This app provides real-time earthquake alerts and NOAA radar imagery. It displays earthquake information with color-coded severity and allows users to view alerts on a map with various viewing options. The app also offers a 3D view for alerts and integrates with Apple Watch.

Wake up! Earthquake LITE

by Stefano Russello

Free

This app provides earthquake alerts by monitoring official feeds. It offers various alarm types including audio, visual, and LED flash, and can send email notifications. It also displays global seismic activity and allows filtering of events.

QuakeReady: Earthquake Alerts

Family Safety & Emergency Kit

Free

This app provides real-time earthquake alerts and helps families create safety plans. It allows users to quickly check on loved ones after an event and manage emergency supplies with expiry tracking. Users can also assess their preparedness and access trusted news from seismological agencies.

Taiwan EEW: Earthquake Warning

ZERO Latency Earthquake Alerts

Free

Receive real-time earthquake alerts with countdowns and local intensity information. Customize alert thresholds to be notified of moderate or small earthquakes. This app provides crucial seconds to prepare for seismic events.

My Hurricane Tracker & Alerts

Hurricane & Tornado Tracker

Free

Track hurricanes, cyclones, tropical storms, and weather warnings with interactive maps and real-time updates. Receive push notifications for severe weather and access historical storm data. The interface is designed for clarity and ease of use.

Earthquake Warning Instant

Earthquake Warnings

Free

Receive rapid, location-specific earthquake alerts to help you stay safe. This system records all vibrations, not just major events, providing precise and immediate information. Share alerts with loved ones and benefit from a user-friendly, secure interface with low battery consumption.