MyShake

Editor's Review

MyShake is your comprehensive, free, and life-saving earthquake app! 🌍 Developed by the University of California, Berkeley Seismology Lab, and funded by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, this app brings cutting-edge earthquake technology to your fingertips. Here’s a detailed look at what MyShake offers:

Earthquake Early Warning ⚠️: Get precious seconds of warning before an earthquake hits in California, Oregon, and Washington. MyShake uses the USGS ShakeAlert system to deliver alerts for earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater. Those seconds can make a huge difference!

Earthquake Safety ⛑️: Knowledge is power! MyShake provides essential safety tips to help you prepare for earthquakes. Learn how to secure hazardous items, create a disaster plan, and understand the Drop, Cover, and Hold On! protocol. Stay informed and stay safe!

Earthquake Map 🗺️: Explore earthquakes around the world with a detailed interactive map. Get information on magnitude, location, and depth. Share your experiences and view community reports of shaking and damage. Connect with others and understand the impact of earthquakes globally.

Earthquake Notification 🔔: Stay informed about earthquakes as they happen. Customize your notifications by selecting regions of interest and earthquake magnitude. Never miss an earthquake greater than magnitude 3.5!

Smartphone-Based Global Seismic Network 📱: Turn your smartphone into a mini-seismometer! Participate in a global research project that helps detect earthquakes wherever you are. This citizen-science initiative has the potential to provide early warning alerts worldwide, even in areas without traditional seismic networks. Be a part of something big!

About Us 🏢: MyShake is brought to you by the University of California, Berkeley, Seismology Lab, with funding from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. The Berkeley Seismology Lab is dedicated to conducting essential research on earthquakes and solid earth processes, ensuring the delivery of high-quality geophysical data.

MyShake is available in English, Spanish (Español), Chinese Traditional (繁體中文), Filipino, Korean (한국인), and Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt). It’s completely free with no ads and no subscriptions! Download now and be prepared! 🤝

Learn more at http://myshake.berkeley.edu

Features

• Earthquake early warning alerts

• Earthquake safety tips and preparedness

• Interactive earthquake map

• Earthquake notifications

• Global smartphone-based seismic network

• Share earthquake experience

• Select regions of interest

• View community reports

Pros

• Free to use with no ads or subscriptions

• Provides earthquake early warning alerts

• Offers safety tips for earthquake preparedness

• Contributes to a global seismic network

• Available in multiple languages

Cons

• Early warning limited to specific regions

• Accuracy depends on phone sensor and network