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LastQuake 4+
EMSC
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- Free
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Description
LastQuake is a free, mobile application dedicated to alerting populations and gathering testimonies in real-time when an earthquake occurs. Designed by seismologists, LastQuake is the official app of the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC). Thanks to the participative action of its users, only a few minutes are needed for the EMSC to estimate earthquake effects and notify the population.
[LastQuake is an ad-free app!]
** AN INNOVATIVE EARTHQUAKE DETECTION METHOD **
EMSC detects earthquakes using:
∘ Earthquake witnesses, who are the first to feel an earthquake, hence the first informed that an event is happening.
∘ Internet and mobile technologies, which allow rapid information collection of the effects observed by witnesses, who are asked to fill in a questionnaire and share photos and videos.
Want to learn more about our detection system? Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNCaHFxhZ5E
** COMMITMENT TO POPULATIONS AFFECTED BY EARTHQUAKES **
Information and communication are cornerstones in preventing risky behaviors. EMSC contributes to the reduction of seismic risk by providing you with:
∘ real-time information
∘ post-earthquake safety tips
∘ SMS service that allows victims to notify their loved ones.
** YOUR INVOLVEMENT MATTERS **
LastQuake is a citizen science project. Your contribution helps refine our understanding of earthquake effects while fostering our support in disaster preparation and response.
** KEY FEATURES **
∘ Real-time information and data
∘ Customizable notifications (destructive earthquakes, earthquakes near you)
∘ Access to comments, photos, and videos by eyewitnesses
∘ Information-sharing via social media
∘ SMS service to notify loved ones when in the area impacted by an earthquake
∘ Post-earthquake safety tips
** WHAT'S NEW **
∘ Interactive felt map
∘ Customizable notification test
∘ Earthquake notification through voice synthesizer
∘ Copy-paste available for comments
∘ Minor bugs fixed
∘ New languages available: Croatian, Czech, Bosnian, Montenegrin, Hebrew
** WHAT IS EMSC? **
EMSC is an international non-profit scientific NGO founded in 1975. Based in France, EMSC federates data from the seismological observatories of 86 institutes from 57 countries. While operating a real-time earthquake information service, EMSC advocates for public participation in scientific research. Its core product, LastQuake, paves the way for innovative approaches to building more disaster-resilient communities, making EMSC among the pioneers of disaster apps dedicated to earthquakes and tsunamis.
What’s New
Version 2.5.4
* minor bug fixed
Ratings and Reviews
Fast Updates and Accurate Location
This app is a million times faster than the local authorities could update us. It helps us a lot specially that we are in an earthquake prone area, keep it free please.
Developer Response ,
Thanks a lot! We are looking for volunteers to translate it in more languages if you could help
Love the alerts! And the service!
But, sometimes can’t read the earthquake details because of tiny fonts and bad colour contrasts. ***** Thanks for the response. 3 stars caught your attention. Problem with tiny font (even on my 10” iPad screen) and using white text on a yellow background means that the intention to impart info is defeated as it cannot be read. Being an NGO does not entitle one to careless presentation. I agree that the app is awesome, but if I cannot see the info, it counts for nothing. 3 stars stand for now. ***** (26 Oct) You humble seismologist you! I’m a mere data provider and every time my Philippine world rocks, I try and put my best description of what happened into your app. I think I add value to your seismological seismology contributions in my own little layman’s way, but it’s difficult when I can’t read the tiny white font on low contrast backgrounds. Nonetheless, I try to do my little bit, not just the best I can, but I try to be more descriptive, learning from my prior shortcomings. Would that all folks would not be so self-assured that they do not understand nor recognise their imperfections. I’m no angel, and I will strive to do better. But, I do not know how I shall read tiny white fonts on yellow and other low-contrast backgrounds. Perhaps a dinkum seismologist can tell me.
Developer Response ,
You are tough are not you? :-) You love the app and the service but because you find the font is a bit too small, a 3-star rating? More seriously, it also depends on the size of the smartphone screen. Please also keep in mind that LastQuake is free, ads-free and operated by a not for profit NGO! Stay safe
UPDATE: No, 3 star did not specifically attract our attention, as one can check we SYSTEMATICALLY answer comments, good ones and others. That's more the difference between your first praising comment and the rating which get my attention.
But indeed, being a NGO does not entitle to careless presentation but it does mean that we have very limited ressources and that our first field of expertise is seismology. Stay safe
amazing app
amazing app when if comes to quake update, I really do like this app it helps a lot. thanks so much
Developer Response ,
Thanks to you for your appreciation and stay safe
App Privacy
The developer, EMSC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
Privacy practices may vary based on, for example, the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Provider
- Ctre Sismologique Euro Mediterraneen
- Size
- 12 MB
- Category
- Weather
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 11.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © EMSC
- Price
- Free