Best Usgs 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.

Topo Maps US

by DC Cloud Apps, LLC

Free

Access and download detailed topographic maps of the United States for offline use. Track your location, mark waypoints, and record your routes for outdoor activities. Navigate with direction arrows and measure distances on the map.

MyShake Earthquake Alerts

Earthquake Warning California

Free

Get timely earthquake early warnings for California, Oregon, and Washington. Access safety tips, explore global earthquake data on a map, and contribute to a citizen-science seismic network. Receive notifications for earthquakes based on your region and magnitude preferences.

Rivercast: River Levels USA

NOAA Forecasts & Flood Alerts

Free

Monitor river levels, flow rates, and flood warnings with real-time data and forecasts. Get custom alerts for your favorite waterways and visualize trends with interactive graphs. Essential for anyone living, working, or recreating near water.

Orbital: Earth Monitor

Global Natural Event Monitor

Free

Monitor global natural events in real-time with data from trusted scientific agencies. Track earthquakes, wildfires, storms, and more on an interactive map with detailed information and alerts.

Earthquake - alerts and map

worldwide data and alerts

Free

Stay informed about seismic activity with real-time global earthquake data and customizable push notifications. Visualize events on an interactive map, access a historical catalog, and contribute to community reports. Includes tsunami bulletins and detailed event information.

Volcano Updates

Volcano News and Reports

Free

Stay informed about volcanic activity with daily news and reports from multiple sources, including USGS and GeoNet. Get alert levels, aviation color codes, and detailed information on active volcanoes worldwide.

NGS Benchmark Hunter

by Vincent Star

Free

Discover and locate National Geodetic Survey markers across the United States with this app. It displays hundreds of thousands of reference points on an interactive map, color-coded by difficulty. Log your finds, view official data, and explore benchmarks nationwide.

Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps

Hiking, Overlanding, Camping

Free

Discover trails, campsites, and routes with detailed topographic maps and GPS navigation. Plan your adventures with offline maps, weather updates, and distance tracking. Explore hiking, off-roading, camping, and skiing with this comprehensive outdoor companion.

River Levels & Flows

USGS River Levels & Flows

$2.99

Access real-time USGS and AHPS river level and flow data. Receive push notifications for flood status and view weather prediction charts for significant river flood outlooks and precipitation forecasts.

Earthquake M4.5+

Live Earthquake Alerts & Maps

Free

Visualize recent earthquakes worldwide on an interactive map. Identify epicenters, your current location, and nearby nuclear power plants. Filter by magnitude 4.5+ and view data updated at frequent intervals.

Scenic Map

3D topo maps of the world

Free

Explore the world with detailed 3D topographic maps, accessible even offline. Stream and cache global maps for use without cell service. Features include satellite overlays, customizable map styles, and GPS tracking for navigation and route replay.

Earthquake Monitor Live Map

Global Quake Seismic Tracker

Free

Track earthquakes globally with live seismic data from official sources on an interactive map. View detailed event information, analyze trends, and customize your monitoring with magnitude filters. Designed for iOS devices.

The Argis® Lens

Augmented Reality for GIS

Free

Visualize and interact with underground asset data in 3D augmented reality. Improve field accuracy by locating assets, recording discrepancies, and updating GIS information in real-time. This tool enhances productivity and data quality for field operators.