1.23 / January 3, 2015
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Description

This App is an Android implement ofISTI'spopular QuakeWatch Software. QuakeWatch for the desktop isthe coreof the USGS CISN software for displaying Earthquakeinformation inreal time to Emergency Managers and Responders.

NEW - Support for Android Wear/Watch (Moto 360).Receivenotification and MAP on google wear device, then openEarthquakedirectly on the phone from your watch.

NOTE: This app requires your PERMISSION TO READSMS/TEXTMESSAGES. It does this because it can consume USGSgenerated CUBEformatted SMS messages generated the the USGS's ENSsystem. Seebelow for more info on using this method to pushnotifications inreal time to your phone.

This app is a Beta release. Work on this app is ongoing.pleasesend us feature requests and bug reports.

This is app is not intended to be used as a warning system,butrather as a means for distributing information tointerestedparties.

QuakeWatch receives data via a feed from the USGeologicalSurvey. Not only does this feed contain Earthquakeinformation suchas magnitude, location, depth and time, but it alsoinclude otherinformation important to researchers and engineers.This feed alsoprovides links to data products associated withearthquakes, suchas earthquake information web pages, "Did you feelit?" web forms,Shaking intensity maps (Shakemaps) and Tsunamiinformation reports.This information is available via the"products" button. If Tsunamiinformation is available then thisbutton will read "Tsunami" inred text.

If you wish to have earthquake alerts pushed to your phoneinnear-real time, please register with the USGS'sEarthquakeNotification Service - https://sslearthquake.usgs.gov/ens. Opt tohave the messages delivered in Cube Format to you cellphoneprovider's email/SMS gateway (on the "my email addresses"tab,select "Raw CUBE Format") For Verizon Wireless you can sendtextmessages by sending the email to [email protected]. Thisappwill grab, process and display the SMS Textmessagesautomatically.

In addition to displaying information, you may sharescreenshotdirectly from this app to other apps including facebookandgmail.

This work is made possible through the hard work of manypeople.including (but not limited to) those at the USGS, TheNationalEarthquake Information Center (NEIC), and NOAA and theTsunamiWarning Centers.

App Information ISTI QuakeWatch

  • App Name
    ISTI QuakeWatch
  • Package Name
    com.isti.sms
  • Updated
    January 3, 2015
  • File Size
    Undefined
  • Requires Android
    Android 2.3.3 and up
  • Version
    1.23
  • Developer
    ISTI
  • Installs
    5,000 - 10,000
  • Price
    Free
  • Category
    Education
  • Developer
  • Google Play Link

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ISTI QuakeWatch 1.23 APK
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This App is an Android implement ofISTI'spopular QuakeWatch Software. QuakeWatch for the desktop isthe coreof the USGS CISN software for displaying Earthquakeinformation inreal time to Emergency Managers and Responders.NEW - Support for Android Wear/Watch (Moto 360).Receivenotification and MAP on google wear device, then openEarthquakedirectly on the phone from your watch.NOTE: This app requires your PERMISSION TO READSMS/TEXTMESSAGES. It does this because it can consume USGSgenerated CUBEformatted SMS messages generated the the USGS's ENSsystem. Seebelow for more info on using this method to pushnotifications inreal time to your phone.This app is a Beta release. Work on this app is ongoing.pleasesend us feature requests and bug reports.This is app is not intended to be used as a warning system,butrather as a means for distributing information tointerestedparties.QuakeWatch receives data via a feed from the USGeologicalSurvey. Not only does this feed contain Earthquakeinformation suchas magnitude, location, depth and time, but it alsoinclude otherinformation important to researchers and engineers.This feed alsoprovides links to data products associated withearthquakes, suchas earthquake information web pages, "Did you feelit?" web forms,Shaking intensity maps (Shakemaps) and Tsunamiinformation reports.This information is available via the"products" button. If Tsunamiinformation is available then thisbutton will read "Tsunami" inred text.If you wish to have earthquake alerts pushed to your phoneinnear-real time, please register with the USGS'sEarthquakeNotification Service - https://sslearthquake.usgs.gov/ens. Opt tohave the messages delivered in Cube Format to you cellphoneprovider's email/SMS gateway (on the "my email addresses"tab,select "Raw CUBE Format") For Verizon Wireless you can sendtextmessages by sending the email to [email protected]. Thisappwill grab, process and display the SMS Textmessagesautomatically.In addition to displaying information, you may sharescreenshotdirectly from this app to other apps including facebookandgmail.This work is made possible through the hard work of manypeople.including (but not limited to) those at the USGS, TheNationalEarthquake Information Center (NEIC), and NOAA and theTsunamiWarning Centers.