A Review of the Free Android Application Earthquake Tracker
Despite its lackluster user interface, Earthquake Tracker is still a useful program for earthquake and tsunami watchers. Its charts provide detailed information about each individual quake. Moreover, it encourages user-generated reports of "felts," which the developers then push to their users, to ensure safety. The app also lets users configure data sources, magnitude units, and alert frequency. Its main function is to act as one giant content repository, so you can keep an eye on quake activity wherever you are.
The application makes use of an accelerometer to track the location and severity of earthquakes. You can also talk to other users to discuss your alarms. Earthquake severity is further classified into feeble, minor, moderate, and powerful tremors. Violent earthquakes are classified as extremely harmful, and intense or devastating. It also offers useful advice for long-term restoration. The app is free, but there are some bugs to look out for.
The app uses data from over 25 agencies, including the USGS, and international bodies to produce an interactive 3D hollow globe. You can view earthquake depths, magnitudes, tectonic plates, and more. The app can also display earthquakes within a defined time frame, such as the last week, last month, or the past hour. The app sends notifications of earthquakes as soon as the data centers issue them. You can even share alerts with your friends and family!