LastQuake 3.2.1

LastQuake is a free mobile application developed to provide real-time earthquake alerts and gather user testimonies during seismic events. Created by seismologists and serving as the official app of the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC), it leverages user participation to expedite earthquake impact assessments, enabling the EMSC to issue timely alerts within minutes.

The app is notably ad-free, ensuring an unobstructed user experience.

Recent updates introduce a range of enhancements aimed at improving usability and functionality:

• An interactive, dynamic homepage featuring a global earthquake map, offering users a comprehensive view of seismic activity in their region and worldwide.
• A search feature that allows users to quickly locate specific earthquakes based on date, magnitude, and geographic area, with filtering options to tailor the results.
• The ability to save earthquake data for quick reference and ongoing monitoring of significant events.
• Customizable notifications enabling users to receive alerts based on personal preferences such as voice alerts, proximity to earthquakes, minimum magnitude thresholds, and maximum distance.
• An option to select the preferred landing page upon app launch—either the traditional homepage or a detailed earthquake list—addressing user feedback regarding information accessibility at a glance.
• Automatic translation of commentaries within the app for improved accessibility across different languages.

The app employs an innovative earthquake detection methodology that combines data from eyewitness reports and digital technologies:

• Seismic witnesses—individuals who feel early tremors—serve as initial informants about seismic events.
• Internet and mobile networks facilitate rapid collection of observed effects through questionnaires, accompanied by photos and videos submitted by users.

Further details about the detection system are available in a dedicated video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNCaHFxhZ5E

Participation through LastQuake contributes to citizen science initiatives. User input enhances understanding of earthquake impacts and supports disaster preparedness efforts.

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC), established in 1975 and headquartered in France, is a non-profit scientific NGO that coordinates data from 86 institutes across 57 countries. EMSC provides real-time earthquake information and promotes public engagement in scientific research. Its flagship product, LastQuake, exemplifies an innovative approach to fostering resilient communities through technology, positioning EMSC among pioneers in disaster response applications related to earthquakes and tsunamis.