Earthquake
    Earthquake

    Earthquake

    Bezpečnost

    Real-time earthquake and tsunami data for travelers

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    Pros

    • Data from 15+ global agencies (USGS, EMSC, GeoNet, JMA…)
    • Push notifications with filters by area and magnitude
    • Tsunami warnings for coastal destinations
    • iOS, Android, and Apple Watch
    • Localized in 17 languages
    • Free, no ads

    Cons

    • No use for trips around Central Europe
    • In active areas, there can be many notifications (solved by magnitude filter)

    What is Earthquake?

    Earthquake is a mobile application that gives you a real-time overview of earthquakes around the world. It aggregates data from more than fifteen official seismological agencies - including USGS, EMSC, GeoNet, NOAA, GFZ Geofon, IGN, and Japan's JMA. No other free source has such comprehensive coverage.

    Why have it while traveling?

    You don't need it in the Czech Republic. But once you fly to countries on seismically active fault lines - Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Chile, Mexico, Turkey, Italy, Iceland, New Zealand - this app can save you a few hours of unease. Or more.

    Specifically, Earthquake can:

    • Push notifications about tremors based on your location or any area, with a filter by magnitude (e.g., "only send if it's more than 5.0 within 200 km of my location")
    • Tsunami warnings - critical for coastal destinations in the Pacific
    • Map + timeline with details of each tremor (depth, epicenter, intensity)
    • Apple Watch integration - notifications on your wrist in seconds

    How to set it up (3 minutes)

    1. Download for free on App Store or Google Play
    2. Turn on notifications and set a filter - I recommend a magnitude of 4.5+ and a radius of 300 km from your location
    3. Add a second area - if you're traveling with family back home in Europe, add the Mediterranean or Iceland to stay informed
    4. For the coast: specifically enable tsunami alerts

    Practical tips

    • Download it 2 days before departure. Notifications start working immediately after setup.
    • Don't panic about small tremors. In Japan or Indonesia, 4.0-4.5 is a common daily occurrence. The app helps you distinguish between normal noise and a real alert.
    • After returning, feel free to delete or disable the filter - the app won't drain your battery.

    Who is Earthquake for?

    ✅ You're traveling to Japan, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Turkey, Italy, Iceland, NZ ✅ You want to stay informed about tsunamis when on the Pacific coast ✅ A loved one is traveling to a high-risk area, and you want to monitor a second area

    ❌ You're only traveling in Central Europe - then the app is unnecessary

    Conclusion

    Earthquake is a must-have for your digital backpack for anyone traveling to seismically active countries. Free, no ads, no registration, no affiliate. Our recommendation here is purely because it makes sense. Download, set up, forget - and you'll appreciate it when you need it most.

    My verdict

    You don't need this app for a regular trip around Europe. But once you fly to Japan, Indonesia, Iceland, Chile, Mexico, Turkey, or the Philippines, having push notifications for earthquakes and tsunamis on your phone can make a crucial difference. I always download it 2 days before departure and turn off the filter upon my return. Free, no affiliate - purely an honest recommendation.