LastQuake

by EMSC-CSEM
2.5.4 - Feb 8, 2023

Stay informed: Real-time earthquake alerts in your vicinity

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About LastQuake

LastQuake: Your Essential App for Real-Time Earthquake Alerts

In a world where natural disasters can strike unexpectedly, being prepared and informed is of utmost importance. With LastQuake, the official app of the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Center, you can stay one step ahead by receiving real-time earthquake alerts and contributing to vital data collection efforts. This powerful tool not only keeps you informed but also empowers you to take immediate action and assist others in times of crisis.

Upon downloading LastQuake, the first step is to indicate your location. By leveraging your geolocation, the app ensures that you receive timely alerts for earthquakes occurring within a certain radius of your vicinity. However, if you're curious about seismic activity worldwide, LastQuake allows you to explore earthquake records from across the planet. From the app's main window, you gain direct access to real-time earthquake information, including magnitude, proximity to your position, and the elapsed time since the last earthquake in your area.

Delving deeper into any specific earthquake, simply tap on its file to access comprehensive details. Within each record, you'll find the precise date, time, and coordinates of the earthquake's epicenter, along with its depth and distance from nearby cities and their respective populations. Moreover, each record encompasses valuable insights from fellow users, accompanied by user-contributed photos and a map highlighting significant areas.

LastQuake doesn't just keep you informed; it also invites you to actively participate in the collective knowledge base. You have the opportunity to leave comments on each earthquake, offering additional details that can aid researchers and fellow users alike. To contribute, open the record file of the tremor you experienced and click on the prominent red button at the bottom. When describing the event, it's advisable to align with the parameters specified by the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Center. You can also attach an image depicting the type of tremor you felt and provide your comment, enhancing the accuracy of the data.

Furthermore, LastQuake empowers you to create customized alerts, ensuring that you receive notifications whenever an earthquake occurs in close proximity, regardless of its magnitude. By downloading LastQuake, you become an essential part of a dynamic network, helping researchers and citizens alike remain vigilant and responsive to earthquakes in real-time. Embrace the full potential of this remarkable app and contribute to a safer and more informed world

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  • Package Name

    org.emsc_csem.lastquake

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  • Requires Android

    Android 4+ (KitKat SDK 19)

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