I have to say after trying about 15 earthquake apps, i have found this one to be the easiest and nicest to use. The data is presented very well on the list page and the fonts are readable. Also the map is reasonably well done.

By the way, the ability to adjust font size is much appreciated. Thank you!

The one function this app is lacking is push notifications. I read once where they have some agreement not to do notices but that greatly reduces this app's value as you have to have a different earthquake app with notices to know an earthquake just happened and where so you can look them up on this one. In time, everyone will just stop using (and purchasing) this app if the developers don't add that functionality.

I have enjoyed this app for a couple of years, it's great.

Previously I used the extension "Quake Alert"for Chrome. Since it stopped working correctly I began an app search and after careful consideration I decided to use "QUAKEWATCH." The best quake monitoring app I have ever seen. I love its versatility and ease of use. Very informative, loads quickly, & provides all the details one would look for in a quake app. I highly recommend this app if you are a geology enthusiast. Great app for beginners to teachers.

The interface for this app has always offered more information than others in an innovative and intuitive format, and it just keeps getting better.

Quakewatch V. 3.6 is simply wonderful. The maps are beautiful and faster than ever, and the short-lived landscape glitch on iPad is all fixed. The plate boundaries lines are even clearer now. The index page has been nicely revamped with more information displayed in accordance with system font settings. The nearby earthquake map pins are functioning perfectly and they make tracking foreshocks/aftershocks easy as a finger tap.

Many thanks to the developer for a great job.

2.20.17. Nice update better options and all issues fixed

The best app for earthquakes!!!

It works well after the update.

Thank you.

Please check the INGV data, it is missing the depth.

I really love this app. It has the best and easiest layout of all the quake apps. It has a lot of information that's easy to access. However I just noticed recently that the information is delayed a lot of times, sometimes by hours and a few times it was more than a day. It didn't used to be like that. Please fix this issue. Also what would make this app a lot greater is if it had an alert that you can set for earthquakes happening around you. With a cool alert sound. The other thing that would be really cool is if the fault lines were added to the map. That would take a little time but it would be nice to just have the major ones on the map, at least in California. I would definitely like to delete my other earthquake apps, but they're the only one that alerts me with a voice that says "an earthquake has occurred!" And the other has a map of the faults. Would be nice to have it all in one app. If you could very soon, add an alert option at least, that would make this a 5 star rated app. I look forward to the next update.

Always used and loved this app. The latest update is not loading properly.

Love this app my favorite, just got upgraded.

When I first got this app years ago, it worked really good. In time with app updates, the pin bubble details have been done away with.

please fix the app.... doesn't work correctly on ios 10. i have friends in NZ and i can't provide them good information.

It worked this morning when we had a 3.8 quake 4 miles away at a depth of 25 miles. The quake was felt and the app activated. It did its job for me.

Very intuitive and easy to understand

Great app

I love the app…

But until it quits telling me that the closest earthquake is in eastern Turkey, when I'm actually in Texas, I'm a bit disappointed.

I live in an earthquake prone area on the north coast of California. There was a hiccup recently with the USGS feeds, but the response of the developer corrected the issue. I have been using this app for several years, and I have tried others to track earthquakes. This app has been my go to app because it gives me the local coverage I want. Props to the developer for being responsive to issues. I like the pin colors that vary with magnitudes.👍

This app hasn't been updated since August of 2014, no wonder it isn't accurate anymore, use to be a great app

It works for a little bit then unable to get the USGS feed. I emailed EQwatch and got an immediate response and everything worked. I love this app.

I have used this app for a long time. I live in Nevada,and just yesterday there were Earthquakes in the area and was posted soon after . I love the map that shows the quake location. Thank you for this great app.

Terry has done an amazing job of growing this app over the years. It is the app I check when I hear about a quake. His app gives you all the background about the event that you could possibly want.

This app is best go to for latest earthquakes anywhere in the world.

Tried to download on 3 devices, keeps putting my location in wrong place.

This app exemplifies the benefits of bringing different technologies together to change how we see our world. Living in Southern California, I put this on my iPhone's home page years ago and often show it to people when I am traveling.

The way the app slices and dices the data is great, allowing you quick access to what is locally relevant and well as a global view.

Definitely a "must have" app for global citizens.

No longer getting notifications. Earthquake results are days old. Use to be a great app but not so much now.

Great App. Have had it for years. I live in California where we get a lot of quakes. It's nice to be able to see how many and how close they are each day. With iOS 9 they had a few bugs, but after emailing Terry, he fixed them right away and now the app is back to great.

This used to be a great, informative app. 2-3minutes tops after I felt a quake I could check and be informed. Now it takes hours and sometimes days to update and see a recent quake. Please fix this issue and I'll give it 5stars again.

I used to love it, because it had up to the minute info on quakes near me and around the world. Now it seems to be hours, even days behind - despite updating, refreshing the feed and even uninstalling/reinstalling. Not sure what has happened with this app, but what a shame......fix your bugs, Quakewatch!

Nice app. However the USGS data are not uploading

Speaking from Anchorage Alaska, it's wonderful to have such quick access to information when you feel that random bump in the night, or the room starts shaking.

Since most of the buildings are earthquake supported, the floors, especially in the larger buildings can vibrate with the heavy equipment rolling by. This app is especially helpful when we get that 4.0+ quake, and we feel the extra sway of the trusses!

Love this app

Still fabulous and the customer support is fabulous as well... I emailed about the USGS feed, it stopped working and I got a reply on the best way to fix the issue in a couple of hours! Great app and I've been using it for at lest 4 years. The best one that I've found!

You can set up this app to see the data you want and filter what you don't. It has additional data that can be set, not just USGS. They also provide the links in the app to set up email/ test notifications. For EQ or Tsunami's. Highly recommended. I just wish the Pacific Rim wasn't split on the map-that's the most active area.

In v3.4 ou can't go into the map and drill down very far before everything tends to lock-up. iOS 8.4 on an iPhone 6 - otherwise this is my goto app for living in the Bay Area.

I used to really like this app--was accurate & quick at sending measurements, but it doesn't do that anymore. Now only seeing updated quake info from 4-5 days ago. Can't get an accurate reading until long after the fact. Might just be it needs an update, but if it's not fixed soon, I'm looking elsewhere. Still don't have info from a quake that occurred yesterday--it's showing ones from Sunday. Not very helpful.

Hope the UI gets updated though.

Well thought out and friendly interface. Multiple sources for quake data. I really like this app over the several I have tried.

Great app to see earth quakes at a glance.

I would like to see an Apple Watch update. Where I could scroll through the list of earthquakes and be notified on What-if type bases.

This is the BEST app. So easy to use. The location filters and maps are awesome. A great value!

I've had this app for as long as I can remember. It's an education in process all the time for me, the real facts presented in a nice way. And good maps of where the event has taken place with the time. Very useful indeed, thanks for the people who put it altogether I say.

After living in the DFW area my entire life I would have never expected to experience AN earthquake. To experience them multiple times in a day is unsettling. Finding this AP to give details is comforting. I share the results after each one. Many of my friends on FB now have this AP. It's very useful... Now can you work on stopping these?? 😉

This is the best quake app. It is always updated.

You will always find quake info almost instantly

I love this App. There is one thing I would like to see added as a feature and that would be to allow a user to receive notifications for areas of interest.

With earthquake activity and acuity rising this is a MUST HAVE APP regardless of where you live!! I utilize it several times a day, since I live next to the San Andreas Fault. It's nice to have access to all the data points I look for in a single app. I love being able to see the site of the quake on a GPS map.

The ease of use, strong graphics, and links to sister EQ and Tsunami warning sites world wide, this is a fantastic tool that leaves the others in the dust.

>^..^<

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Wonderful app. All the facts and none of the hype. Easy to use and understand. Very customizable.

Every update gets better. As an Emergency Manager in EQ country this is my go to app.

This is one of my favorite apps! EVER! I have learned so much about the earth and how very active it really is from the surface to the core!

Here in Oklahoma, we have experienced a marked increase in seismic activity over the past few years. This app. details the different types, causes and consequences of different types of quakes! I have learned so much. The quake occurrence information is updated immediately all the stats and info you could ever think of relating to each quake! You set the parameters!

It's amazing. If you love learning about this living home, our Earth, get this app.... TODAY! I love the inclusion of tsunamis, volcanoes and maps of all things related to dynamic surface of our planet.

🌟 TEACHERS🌟 this would be great for students to have on their tablets, so much educational material is included! The maps are interactive

and the resolution is outstanding! THANK YOU!

This is a great app. One of the better apps I've seen. There's only one problem... There are no push notifications. Add that to this App, and it would be a 5 star app.

So far it seems OK, more or less what I was looking for, worth a buck.

One apparent bug, it seems, the "zoomable world map" displayed when you tap the globe icon won't let me zoom or move or manipulate it in any way. Also, the time and magnitude selection buttons at the top appear nonresponsive, although the "settings" button at the top left does respond. Thanks

This is a great app. Really it is.

Muy buena aplicación para aquellos que le gustan estar informados sobre los eventos de terremotos

This is the best by far of several earthquake apps I've tried. Even more clear and speedy than the USGS site whose data this uses. Highly recommend! The latest update is terrific!

This is much better than Quakes.

I keep trying other quake apps when the come out, just to see if anyone can make quake app function better in some way, but they never do. I have used this app for about three years or maybe longer, and it is always the one I keep installed when I delete the others. This one just works for me on my iPad 4. There are one or two others that I like, but things like the satellite imagery not rendering properly or quickly enough when I zoom in and out are just not problems that I ever have with THIS app. So, this one is the keeper for me!

I'm a geology major, and even though I live in a tectonically stable region, I use this app frequently for instant objective data on noteworthy events, as well as sating my thirst for all things earth-related.

I have several geologist friends who use Droid and are envious that there is literally NOTHING comparable to this app available to them; thus, I ask that the devs please make this available to those and other platform/OS users ASAP!

I love, love, love this app. It's the best one out there for tracking global earthquake activity.

But as of yesterday it's been crashing each time I try to launch it. Been through all the normal diagnostics for the iPad (reboot, restart, reinstall app, etc.). Wondering if the developer has any suggestions???

I've been searching for a seismology app for quite a while now, and have really had difficulty finding one that is, well, good. I stumbled across the Quakewatch app in a magazine and read the well-written article on it. I decided to take a chance and spend the 99¢ on it. How glad I am I did! The app is great, easy to use and navigate through, and has a plethora of information on each quake, including intensity, depth, time and location. It's truly worth every penny. Well done, Quakewatch!

I check this app at least twice a day. I live in earthquake country so I am always curious to know where the world is shaking and bouncing. The only frustrating thing is not being able to see the whole Pacific Ocean but I understand that comes from using the Google maps. One thing that would be nice is an archive, as the app only shows about 24 hours of events. Another would be to sort by location using a variable radius from one quake.

This is my favorite app - I love that I can sort three ways, recent, size or distance! I also really enjoy easy access to the technical details, much easier than checking my email. Thanks to the developers for making this app available!!

Still the best app of its kind...

This is so well done so many features and such a easy user interface, this is just the best ive seen of all the iOS apps for quake information at your fingertips w/o having to open your browser search usgs or google then share on Facebook by copy paste link etc same for email... A must for people in southern Cali or other quake zones...

There is a lot in this app that is useful for those of us in earthquake regions. When I feel a quake I like to guess the magnitude and the fault based on my estimate of the distance between the P and S waves. It's a hobby I picked up by living near California's San Andreas fault and a bunch of faults in Southcentral Alaska. This app gets me answers more conveniently than Websites.

I'm a bit mystified about the app's connection to the USGS earthquake notification system. It seems to me that if a quake is big enough to be concerned about then your dishes will be on the floor and you may not need an email notification.

I recently moved out west after living in Florida most of my life and I instantly became paranoid about being caught off guard by an earthquake. This app keeps me up-to-date by the minute plus provides (recent) historical data, thus quelling my fears (almost) completely.

Quake Watch provides incredible detail about seismic activity and even links you right up with USGS for even more "stuff" such as easy to understand scientific data and even tsunami alerts and details. I also have the "Earthquakes" app and it pales in comparison to all you get with Quake Watch.

Thanks for the peace of mind you provide with this app.

Awesome application ..... I think most should have this specially the people near coastal areas..... Better to be safe then sorry ..... This app helped me to develope a more accurate way to predict large earthquakes etc !!!!! I also would like to see on this application the depth of the earthquakes on the list right now I have to open each earthquake to view the depth of the quake ... The one major problem is for ppl like me is metric I illiterate I would like to see the option in settings for the US measuring as well as metric....

I check this app multiple times a day. Love the layout. Wish it had push notifcation and not rely on USGS to send me email or SMS which costs me $ Suggestion would be to show grayed out pins of the last several quakes in the area of a particular quake that I look at - if there are several to show, to get a historical view of what is going on in the area.

But otherwise 5 stars!!!

If you are looking for an earthquake app, this is the best option there is. It is as feature packed as any of the others, and I haven't yet had a crash. The GUI is simple yet very well done. The developer is courteous enough to respond quickly to emails as well. If you're going to pay money, then I would suggest you go with this app.

This is a great app. One teeny tiny suggestion: when viewing quakes closest to you under the "closest" folder, maybe actually list them from closest to furthest instead of randomly jumbled. Small beans, but it would be cool if there were listed in order from closest to furthest. I'm OCD as it pertains to organization :)

This is an elegant, full-featured and easily-mastered app that is a must for anyone with even a mild level of seismic interest, phobia, or risk exposure. I'm sure it could be improved, but I can't think of how. I check it a couple times a day, as I have family in LA and Papua, Indonesia -- not to mention that we live about 60 miles from the epicenter of the VA quakes! Five stars.

- Just get this.

- It's in my 'Daily' homepage folder, just before Safari and Mail.

And it is an app that is used Every Day!

- The developer (Thank you T.W. very much) keeps this app working, and hasn't just abandoned it, which seen to be the current rage among developers.

- You will like it.

Did you feel that? Where was it? How big? We who live along the San Andreas have burning questions when the ground moves under our feet. This app answers them all in a heartbeat.

As a SoCal journalist I'd be crazy to be caught without this app. Anyone with a fault line of their own should feel the same. Bravo, and thank you QuakeWatch!

Fascinating! You've come a long way baby from the days of Fortran & Cobalt & computer punch cards. Sorry missed the ride. Had twins & they were all consuming! But they & their friends are all in the business of oil & gas drilling, exploration, energy management, leasing, & producing. So like the exponential difference between EQ RS ratings, by having twins, the world will benefit from the domino effect. The general public thinks our earth is not supposed to move. They will get educated! This APP is top notch, new info, & geared for everyone. I posted to FaceBook.

I've tried a few different quake feeds/apps...and this one has been by far the best. It has customizable settings, a fully functioning zoomable world map, "Latest"/"Biggest"/"Closest" tabs, ability to share with FB or Twitter, and link to NOAA tsunami site. Also has other additional info... Link to American Red Cross, link to emergency preparedness supplies, quick facts, and more. 

I check this app all the time. It's interesting to watch the activity shift from one area to another. Having the world map centered over the ring of fire might a more appropriate layout for observing fault zones. Also, having the ability to zoom in on an area and load quake pins from the past month or year would be cool.

With relatives in Japan and living near several faults in SF Bay Area myself, this app is an essential. Sometimes scary until the relatives are reached, but comforting to see that the intensity and frequency are easing over time.

For the question about Arkansas--Fracting is what is happening. Oil companies force water under pressure deep into the rock below to reach the oil and gas. It causes quakes, which they deny are linked. But the same thing happened in Basel, Switzerland, some years ago and in the Geysers Area, Cal. Last year. Some people think others are stupid.

I love this app! I'm an 8th grade earth science teacher and use this with my classes all the time. The one feature I would love to see added is a more movable map. It's annoying that I can't out the pacific ocean in the center of the screen. I also can't see Antarctica. I know Antarctica doesn't often get earthquakes, but a more accurate map would rock.

Version 2.4.1. works like a charm. thanks for working to make the app do its quality "thing". For those of us in professional fields where content information like earthquakes and geospatial visualization are crucial, the quick attempt to fix what was broken is tremendously appreciated.

thanks

geomon

Just got this app today and love it! I live in So Cal and like to keep tabs on the shakes. Until today it was hassle with the USGS site. This app gives me lots of search options. I'm crazy about the map choices. Great job. Great app. The only improvement I would want is accurate prediction of future quakes. I'm not holding my breath on that one.

After reading a bunch of reviews, I chose this quake app and I'm glad I did. Seems to have everything you could want. Even though it doesn't have push notifications it does include clear instructions re setting up earthquake notifications via email/SMS directly from the USGS, which is ideal since that's where the data is coming from anyway.

This app is outstanding at the very least. Whatever earthquake information you need you can find it here. The app allows you to personalize it for your liking. As you can chose your exact location so you know how close earthquakes are to you. You can also set up the app not to notify you of the smaller quakes. A must for any First Responder

Living in So. California this application is an absolute must! I turn it on immediately when the earth starts shaking and get detailed info faster than any news channel can give you. Less than a minute after we had a big one on Easter Sunday I knew how far we were from the epicenter and how big the quake was - while my chandelier was still swinging... this app is on my first page since then. Thanks for creating such a great app!

I got this app when it used to be free but I would still pay a buck for it. It comes directly from the USGS website where I always used to run to when an earthquake happened to get instant news. They are the first to update and the app is no exception. I'm a geology nerd and I <3 this app!

I don't often write reviews unless it's my absolute favorite. This app is fast, accurate, and reliable. Every time I felt an earthquke in south California, I would check this handy app first. The results comes up within minutes of the earthquke. Thanks for the app. Please support the developer and make this app even better in the future.

There are a few different options out there when it comes to earthquake monitoring apps, and based on what I'd read, I thought this was the best. However, after purchasing it I have a few misgivings with the biggest being that this app just loads the USGS website! I can do that myself, and save the money. Especially since it loads the site into a tiny window that is amazingly difficult to read. If you want all your earthquake info aggregated into one place, this app will do that, but you can get the exact same info from the various websites, for free.

The app is a wonder! In terms of graphics, information presented, and user-friendly flexibility, an unconditional FIVE STARS.

In clever, completely accessible ways, the app goes far beyond mere info lists: it is an indispensable tool for those who want or need to know the latest on world seismicity. Its personalization options bring all the rich, up-to-the-minute data home to the user. And it's an app for the world, not just the USA or a single region, using the now-familiar Google interface and techniques.

To the developer: many thanks for your innovations, insights, and creativity!

This app is awesome! It you are interested in earthquakes this will give you all the info you want and more.

And the new map is so great. Just tap the map to zoom in. This app deserves more than a five rating.

The update now shows quakes under 2.5 which makes the list a lot longer so if any improvement is needed it would be the option to turn off the under 2.5

Best app for the money

First review for me, I just had to let others looking at getting this app know that it is really great. Clean, and easy to use and the update made it even better. Worth every cent. I use this app several times daily. Perhaps a link section to see fault lines, and other earthquake maps, like IRIS Seismic Monitor can be added in the future. Still, I'm really happy to have gotten this app.

It's true! I was lying in bed reading after spending a few minutes playing with this app. Heard the building creak and felt a faint shaking. Said to my wife "that was an earthquake!". She didm't believe me, but a few minutes later this app displayed a 3.2 19 miles away. What are the odds? Too cool. Five stars.

The developer of QuakeWatch has put together a terrific app that pulls in all the features needed, and then some, for keeping up with earthquakes around the world. Filters for distance, strength and location enable the users to select just the data desired. The GUI is outstanding! It is simple to use; the features are available with one click access; maps are clear and zoom capable; the extensive data set from US Geological Survey site is organized into a meaningful and manageable format. I am an earth science teacher and have found this app very functional as well as fun. It has brought to my finger tips a wealth of earthquake information for presenting virtually live info on earthquakes events anywhere in the world. The students love learning about the earthquake nearest our location as well as discovering the the most recent and strongest quake.

I was sitting here at my PC IM'ing a buddy when he aske dif I felt the quake we just had. I didn't feel it but the first thing I thought of was let me look for an app for quake watching sicne I live in California (Bay Area) anyways.

By the time I downloaded this app there it was. 2.8 quake in Santa Rosa completes with all the typical USGS maps etc.

This is going to be a very handy app and like others have said it's VERY FAST!

When Mr. Worley said what he wanted to do with this update, I was skeptical. But, he did it. I use an iPod Touch and I did not want the app to bother me with location request on each launch - Done. Mr. Worley added a vastly improved map interface. Living on the "Ring on Fire", I like to see what is happening every day - QuakeWatch does the job. It is accurate, timely and informative. A well done 5 Stars.

With this App you are able to track Earth quakes by the location and size, also the very latest. Each quake has lots of information pertaining to each earthquake tracked worldwide by the U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Hazards Program...such as time, depth in the crust, latitude and longitude. Now with the 2.0 update this App is even cooler with google maps pin drop. Also comes with other features. It is worth the 99¢ and so much fun.

MM

This is a great app. It's a very handy way to access the USGS earthquake information from your phone. Actually, I think it's easier to use the app than it is to check the actual USGS web page. I contacted the developer with feedback and suggestions, and heard back from him very quickly. It sounds like he is planning on making some excellent changes and additions to the program that will only make it better. Highly recommended!