Free smartphone application to monitor earthquake activity

Earthquake Network – Realtime Alerts is a free software program for smartphones that keeps users up to date with any earthquake-related activity. This can be a particularly helpful tool for those who live within seismically active areas.

In some ways, it is similar to PC-based programs, such as Earthquake Scan. This package constantly analyzes data from a variety of sources in order to provide updated information as soon as possible. The main difference is that Earthquake Network – Realtime Alerts has been engineered for mobile devices.

Alerts in advance

One interesting aspect of earthquakes is that the associated seismic waves travel at predictable speeds. Sometimes, it is possible to provide users with alerts before the actual waves are felt at a specific location (particularly those relatively far from the epicenter).

An intuitive design

This application will display earthquake information in the form of a map overlay. It is simple to determine its location, as well as any potential hazards that may exist. Note that information is constantly updated.

Technical data

Earthquake Network also provides more technical details in regard to a recent event. Information includes the exact location (in terms of latitude and longitude), the depth of the quake and how it was perceived by others who reported movement on the ground. These are some of the very same details that are analyzed by scientists.

An ounce of prevention

Although Earthquake Network is not meant to be an educational tool (such as Earthquake 3D), it is still extremely useful for those who may be concerned about the dangers associated with seismic events.