A beautiful, real-time view of seismic activity across the globe - interactive live map, magnitude and depth filters, region details, and timely push alerts on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV.
Powered by trusted public seismic feeds (USGS), tuned for clarity. Whether you're a curious observer, a worried traveler, or a science teacher, Earthquake Monitor turns raw data into a living picture of the planet.
Earthquake Monitor takes raw seismic feeds and turns them into a clear, beautiful, interactive experience - designed equally well for casual curiosity and serious follow-along.
Interactive Live Map
Pan, zoom, and explore real-time earthquakes worldwide on a clean, fast map with thoughtful color-coding by magnitude.
Real-Time Updates
New events appear automatically as they're reported by trusted public seismic feeds - no refresh required.
Smart Push Alerts
Set magnitude thresholds and regions of interest - get notified the moment something significant happens.
Magnitude & Depth Filters
Filter by magnitude range, depth, and time window - focus on exactly the kinds of events you care about.
Detailed Event List
A clean chronological list of recent quakes with magnitude, depth, region, and time - perfect for quick scanning.
Per-Event Details
Tap any event for a full breakdown - exact coordinates, depth, region, source, and a focused map view.
Near You
Optional location-aware filters surface events near your current position - quietly useful when you travel.
Designed for Big Screens
Dedicated Apple TV and Mac layouts turn earthquake data into ambient, glanceable visualizations.
Privacy-First
No accounts, no profiling, no tracking - only the public seismic data feed and your local preferences.
Built for Curiosity and Awareness
Three audiences, one focused experience - designed to be informative without ever feeling alarmist.
Curious & Educational
Great for science classes, museums, and anyone curious about how often the planet actually shakes.
Travelers & Locals
Set up regional alerts for places you care about - vacations, family abroad, or your own city.
Always-On at Home
Run it on Apple TV as an ambient, beautifully designed live view of the planet's seismic activity.
Everything You'd Want to See
A focused set of tools that turn raw seismic data into a clear picture you can actually use.
Live MapRecent EventsPush AlertsMagnitude FiltersDepth FiltersTime WindowsNear MeRegion PickerEvent DetailsShare EventsApple TV Mode
iPhone Screens
A focused, fast interface for quick checks, deep-dives into specific events, and on-the-go alerting.
Mac Screens
Spacious layouts and a high-resolution map make Mac the perfect home for following long-running seismic activity.
Apple TV Screens
An ambient, big-screen experience - leave the live map running on your TV as a beautiful, calm window onto the planet.
One App, Four Apple Platforms
Native experiences tailored to each device, with the same focus on accuracy, clarity, and beautiful design.
iPhone
iOS 17.0 or later
iPad
iPadOS 17.0 or later
Mac
macOS 14.0 or later
Apple TV
tvOS 17.0 or later
Perfect For
Curious users who want a live, beautiful view of seismic activity around the world.
Travelers and people with family abroad who want timely alerts for specific regions.
Teachers, students, and science enthusiasts following real-world geology in real time.
News junkies and journalists who want quick, reliable signal on emerging events.
Apple TV users who appreciate ambient, informative screens at home.
What Makes It Different
Trusted source: built on top of established public seismic feeds for reliable real-time data.
Beautiful design: cartographically clean, color-coded by magnitude, easy to scan.
Smart filters: magnitude, depth, time, and region - focus on what you actually care about.
All your screens: a native experience on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV.
Calm, not alarmist: alerts are precise and meaningful, not noisy.
Watch the Planet, Live
Download Earthquake Monitor Live Map and bring real-time global seismic activity to every Apple device in your home.