iQuake: Earthquake Tracker
Live Quakes, Alerts & Map
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Track earthquakes worldwide with 3D visualization, tectonic overlays, and historical analysis.
Premium widgets refresh fast for near-instant updates.
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iQuake: Global Earthquake Monitoring
Professional earthquake tracking with real-time seismic data, 3D analytics, and near-instant widget updates. Powered by USGS and TMD for accurate global earthquake monitoring.
PREMIUM ANALYTICS AND 3D VISUALIZATION:
- Heat map density visualization modes
- 3D depth mapping with tectonic plate overlays
- Cross-section fault line analysis
- Historical trends up to 30 days
- Magnitude distribution charts
- Activity breakdowns
PREMIUM WIDGETS:
- Home screen widgets refresh every 5-15 minutes
- Significant earthquake alerts (Magnitude 4.0 and above)
- Activity timeline dashboard
- Much faster than manual checking
SMART BACKGROUND MONITORING:
- Customizable magnitude and distance thresholds
- Quiet hours scheduling for uninterrupted sleep
- Location-based proximity notifications
ADVANCED CUSTOMIZATION:
- Sort by time, magnitude, or distance
- Tsunami zone detection
- Shallow earthquake filters (under 20km depth)
- Detailed information sharing
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES:
- Magnitude scale visual guides
- Seismological terminology definitions
- Tectonic plate context
NOTIFICATION CLARIFICATION:
Due to iOS background restrictions, instant push notifications are not possible. However, Premium widgets provide near-instant updates every 5 minutes - the fastest way to stay informed without opening the app.
DATA SOURCES:
- USGS (United States Geological Survey) - Global coverage
- TMD (Thai Meteorological Department) - Regional data
- Updates within 1 to 5 minutes of detection
PRIVACY:
Zero tracking. Zero ads. Location data (when enabled) never leaves your device.
Whether you are a researcher, emergency professional, or interested citizen, iQuake delivers precision seismic monitoring with the most advanced tools available on iOS.
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more • Optimized heatmap toggle/calculations with improved performance/responsiveness
• Faster switching between heatmap and earthquake views
• More reliable map updates and loading behavior
3.1.6 12 Apr
- Map Performance: Optimized rendering for fluid navigation, even when displaying massive seismic datasets.
- Visuals: Recent activity now pulses on the map, instantly highlighting the latest seismic events.
- Immersive: Enhanced magnitude-based haptics provide a tactile sense of earthquake intensity.
- Fluid UI & Faster Search: Smoother list animations and accelerated location lookups.
- Data Rendering: Optimized processing of hundreds of data points.
3.1.5 3 Apr
• Visual polish and UI refinements
• Major performance boost: Faster map rendering and smoother scrolling
• Enhanced loading states with elegant animations
• Better memory efficiency for large datasets
3.1.4 18 Feb
-Fixed issue with premium alerts for 6.0+ magnitude
3.1.3 22 Jan
Premium Notification Fixes
Resolved duplicate alerts and improved reliability of earthquake notifications.
Premium Stats Improvements
Added depth analysis, seismic pulse graph, seismic energy calculations, and real geographic regional breakdowns.
Premium Significant Earthquake Widgets
Significant earthquake (M4.5+) widget now updates faster
Added new medium widget with detailed earthquake information.
Better Performance
Thread-safe notifications and more consistent background updates for reliable seismic monitoring.
3.1.2 18 Jan
PREMIUM
• Enhanced earthquake alerts with two options:
– Nearby Alerts: notifications for earthquakes close to you
– Significant Alerts: major earthquakes worldwide
PERFORMANCE
• Major performance upgrade - faster, smoother, and more responsive
• Improved battery efficiency with optimized location tracking
• Now available in Thai & Japanese
• New iQuake app icon
BUG FIXES
• Fixed duplicate notification issue
• Minor fixes, accessibility & stability improvements
3.1.1 14 Jan
UI/UX ENHANCEMENTS:
• Centered static tectonic headers across all views
• Refreshed paywall design with improved clarity
PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATIONS:
• Massively improved battery efficiency with smart caching
• 10x faster app launches for premium users
• Optimized RevenueCat checks
• Widget syncs throttled to prevent battery drain
• Metal texture optimization for smooth scrolling
• Fixed infinite redraw issues with deterministic shapes
TECHNICAL IMPROVEMENTS:
• Scene phase awareness for better battery management
• Intelligent network call reduction
• Enhanced memory management
• Debug logging only in development builds
2.5.2 7 Jan
• Enhanced loading states with new animations and clearer system feedback
• Improved performance and stability, including fixes for rapid update memory usage
• New floating glass tab bar with modern navigation
• Refined Settings and Info layouts with clean, consistent headings
• Updated paywall experience with smoother presentation
2.5.1 14/12/2025
Hyper-Efficient Core
We’ve rebuilt our data engine. The new "Smart Data" algorithm reduces network usage and battery drain by ~50%, while moving heavy processing to the background for silky smooth 120fps scrolling.
Edge-to-Edge Widgets
We’ve redesigned the Small and Medium widgets with custom "Tectonic" borders that now hug the screen edges for a maximized, immersive look.
Interactive Analytics
History is now tactile. You can now touch, scrub, and drag across the Historical Timeline charts to inspect precise data points day-by-day.
3D Lab 2.0
The 3D Earth view is now powered by a static Metal shader. It looks better and runs cooler, ensuring high performance without the battery cost.
Refinements
• Enhanced layout stability for location indicators.
• General UI polish for the bottom navigation and menus.
• Fixed Map Styles for free users.
2.4.6 05/12/2025
• New Metal Engine: Completely rebuilt the 3D view with depth markers, neon edge lighting, and a reflective floor.
• Reset View: Added a button to automatically re-center and zoom the camera on the earthquake cluster.
• Battery Life: Smarter location tracking logic to reduce battery usage.
• UI Refinement: Improved the glass interface layout and statistics readability.
• Performance: Optimizations for smoother scrolling and stability improvements.
2.4.5 28/11/2025
• NEW: Experimental 3D earthquake visualization with Metal depth mapping [Premium]
• ENHANCED: Cross-section fault analysis with improved accuracy [Premium]
• IMPROVED: Map performance with optimized rendering engine [Premium]
• NEW: Tectonic activity widgets & UI enhancements [Premium]
• OPTIMIZED: Network efficiency and extended battery life
• REFINED: UI polish and updated app icon design
2.4.4 10/11/2025
-Enhanced Visualizations: New vibrant heat map-style colors for earthquake depth visualization make data more beautiful and easier to interpret
-Fixed Heat Map Accuracy: Heat map points now align perfectly with actual earthquake locations using hybrid individual+grid approach
-Bug Fixes: Cross-section geological analysis now works immediately on first tap - no more "no earthquakes selected" error
-Professional Sharing: New multi-template sharing system with Social Media, Detailed Reports, Technical Summaries, and Emergency Alert formats
2.4.3 29/08/2025
NEW PREMIUM FEATURES:
• Heat Map Visualization - See earthquake activity patterns at a glance with multi-layered heat maps that reveal seismic hotspots across the globe
• Fault Line Analysis - Professional cross-section depth profiles with geological theming that visualizes earthquake depths and magnitudes along fault lines
2.4.2 14/08/2025
• Fixed TMD earthquake display - Myanmar, Thailand, Japan and regional earthquakes now correctly filtering/visible on map
• Enhanced dual-source integration with USGS global data and TMD regional coverage
• Improved data prioritization ensures all earthquake sources are properly displayed
• Restored 3D Globe map view option for premium subscribers
• Optimized network handling with better timeout protection
2.4.1 30/07/2025
Map Caching
• Faster map loading with offline support
• Reduced data usage and smoother panning
• Smart earthquake overlay caching and auto-clearing
• Disk and memory cache with stats and manual clear [Premium]
Tectonic Design
• Fault-line inspired bottom bar and buttons
• Animated seismic wave indicators and activity bars
• Earthquake-themed typography and color gradients
Performance & UX
• Instant data from cache with background refresh [Premium]
• Smarter memory handling and disk persistence
• Historical Data view now styled with tectonic theme [Premium]
• Improved restore purchases flow
2.4 29/07/2025
- **IMPORTANT**: Fixed pricing error - app is now free as intended
- **Compensation**: If you purchased v2.3.1, contact us for a free lifetime premium code
- **NEW**: "Significant Earthquakes" widget showing only M4.0+ events
- **Enhanced**: Neon-themed design for the new widget
2.3.2 16/07/2025
Enhanced User Experience
• Shallow depth & Tsunami warning zones (Premium)
• Historical Data (Premium)
• Refined statistics section
• Simplified app launch process with faster loading
Performance & Reliability
• Enhanced auto-refresh functionality
• Improved memory management and stability
• Optimized earthquake data processing
Visual Improvements
• Refined glass card effects throughout the app
• Better contrast and readability in all lighting conditions
• Smoother animations and transitions
Widget Updates
• Earthquake widget now available for all users
• See the most recent earthquake directly on your home screen
This update focuses on polish and reliability, ensuring iQuake delivers the best possible earthquake monitoring experience on your device.
2.3.1 02/07/2025
- Critical bug fix: Simplified premium detection system
**Performance & Visual Improvements**:
- Default map view now centers on user location
- Eliminated rapid duplicate data refreshes
- Added smart refresh timing to prevent spam calls
- UI tweaks & enhancements
**Important Notice**:
If you purchased lifetime iQuake access recently and experienced limited earthquake data, please contact us.
2.3 30/06/2025
-Stunning Visual Upgrades: Modern card designs, refined typography, and a sophisticated color palette for enhanced readability and style.
-Smoother Navigation: Swipe-to-dismiss for earthquake details and seamless gesture-based transitions.
-Enhanced Performance: Optimized rendering, reduced memory usage, and intelligent throttling for a fluid experience.
-Improved Accessibility: Enhanced VoiceOver support and dynamic type scaling.
-Engaging Interactions: Expanded haptic feedback and intuitive pull-to-refresh gestures.
-Refined Dark Mode: Improved contrast for a polished look.
2.2 20/06/2025
-[Premium] Addressed an issue where data was not fetching correctly within the specified period.
-Resolved an issue causing the launch animation to display incorrectly on Pro Max models
2.1.1 16/06/2025
We’re excited to announce that iQuake is now free for everyone to download! New users can enjoy the core features at no cost, with the option to unlock premium functionality via subscription or a one-time purchase.
Already purchased iQuake? You’ve been automatically upgraded to Lifetime Premium at no extra charge. Everything you paid for is yours to keep-forever.
This update includes:
•Completely overhauled design
•Improved data fetching logic
•Enhanced homepage statistics
•Enhanced individual earthquake data
•Bug fixes and performance improvements
Thank you for using iQuake!
2.1 16/06/2025
We've redesigned iQuake from the ground up for a cleaner, more intuitive experience.
-See Magnitudes on the Map: Significant quakes now show their magnitude directly on the map.
-Focus in a Tap: No more pinching and zooming. Just tap an earthquake to center it on your map.
-Never Miss a Recent Quake: A new pulsing glow on markers helps highlight the most recent seismic activity.
-Complete Visual Refresh: Enjoy a modern, polished interface with improved navigation and a cleaner look.
Thank you for using iQuake. Stay safe!
2.0 29/05/2025
This update delivers more focused data and improved regional coverage!
- Region Filter: Display earthquakes only from specific geographic areas (Settings). Default region set on first launch.
- Thailand/SE Asia Coverage: Integrated TMD data for more comprehensive local information alongside USGS.
- Improved Deduplication: Prevents redundant reports from multiple sources.
- Major stability improvements.
1.1.3 23/04/2025
More Data, Better Coverage: Now combines data from both USGS & EMSC, with de-duplication logic for a more comprehensive and timely global picture.
Tectonic Plates Layer: Visualize plate boundaries directly on the map! Toggle this new layer on/off in Settings (defaults to on).
Major UI & UX Polish: We've refined the interface for a smoother, more informative experience:
Added a convenient "Center on User" button to the map.
List rows now clearly show distance (if location enabled), source agency (USGS/EMSC), and feature subtle magnitude-based background highlighting.
Map options (slider/sort) now cleanly overlay the map; Info & Settings buttons are centered in a new bottom bar.
New Setting: Choose the data fetch period (Past 24 Hours, 3 Days, or 7 Days).
Improved inline displays for loading, empty list, and data fetching errors.
Includes performance improvements and bug fixes based on your feedback.
Thanks for using iQuake!
1.1.2 21/04/2025
• Major Update: Background Earthquake Alerts! Set your magnitude/radius criteria in Settings and get notified automatically about significant seismic activity nearby, even when the app is closed.
• Significantly Polished UI: Enjoy a smoother experience with:
◦ Enhanced map visuals including intensity rings.
◦ List rows subtly highlighted by earthquake magnitude.
◦ New swipe actions (Share, USGS, Focus) on the list.
◦ A cleaner overlayed map options toolbar.
◦ Smoother animations throughout.
• Alert Settings Refined: Added Sound/Vibrate toggles & easy access to manage Permissions.
• Updated App Icon!
• Performance & Fixes: Includes general performance improvements and bug fixes.
Stay safer and more informed with iQuake.
1.1.1 09/04/2025
• Optimized heatmap toggle/calculations with improved performance/responsiveness
• Faster switching between heatmap and earthquake views
• More reliable map updates and loading behavior
more Version 3.1.6 12 Apr
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Supported Features
VoiceOver
Larger Text
Dark Interface
Sufficient Contrast