MyShake

Editor's Review

MyShake is your comprehensive and free earthquake companion, designed to keep you safe and informed. 🌍 Developed by the University of California, Berkeley, Seismology Lab, and funded by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, this app offers a range of features to help you prepare for, and respond to, earthquakes.

Earthquake Early Warning: ⚠️ Get precious seconds of warning before an earthquake strikes in California, Oregon, and Washington. MyShake utilizes the USGS ShakeAlert system to deliver alerts for earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater, giving you time to Drop, Cover, and Hold On!

Earthquake Safety: ⛑️ Learn essential safety tips to prepare for earthquakes. Secure hazardous items, create a disaster plan, and know what to do during an earthquake. MyShake provides valuable information on Drop, Cover, and Hold On!, ensuring you're ready to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Earthquake Map: 🗺️ Explore a detailed map of earthquakes around the world. Get in-depth information about each earthquake, including its magnitude, location, and depth. Share your own experiences and view community reports of shaking and damage to stay informed about local impacts.

Earthquake Notification: 🔔 Receive timely notifications on your phone whenever an earthquake occurs. Customize your settings to select your regions of interest and the minimum earthquake magnitude. Never miss an important update!

Smartphone-Based Global Seismic Network: 📱 Turn your smartphone into a mini-seismometer and contribute to a global research project. By participating, you help detect earthquakes and potentially provide early warning alerts in regions without traditional seismic networks. Be a part of this citizen-science initiative!

MyShake is available in English, Spanish, Chinese Traditional, Filipino, Korean, and Vietnamese, ensuring accessibility for a wide range of users. Plus, it's completely free with no ads or subscriptions, making it an essential tool for anyone living in earthquake-prone areas. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

Features

• Earthquake early warning alerts

• Earthquake safety tips

• Global earthquake map

• Customizable earthquake notifications

• Smartphone-based seismic network participation

• Available in multiple languages

• Free with no ads or subscriptions

• Community reports of shaking and damage

Pros

• Provides earthquake early warning alerts

• Offers comprehensive earthquake safety tips

• Displays a global earthquake map with details

• Sends earthquake notifications for selected regions

• Participates in a global smartphone-based seismic network

• Available in multiple languages

• Free to use with no ads or subscriptions

Cons

• Early warning system limited to specific regions

• Reliance on smartphone sensors may vary in accuracy