MyShake Earthquake Alerts

Name: MyShake Earthquake Alerts
Rating: 3.8055556 (5228 reviews)
Author: UC Berkeley Seismological Laboratory

By: UC Berkeley Seismological Laboratory

Get earthquake early warning alerts in California, Oregon and Washington!

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Features & Capabilities

MyShake Earthquake Alerts is a free and comprehensive app providing early warning alerts for earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater in California, Oregon, and Washington using the USGS ShakeAlert system. It helps users prepare with safety tips, disaster plans, and guidance on how to stay safe during an earthquake.

The app features an interactive global earthquake map with detailed data, the ability to receive notifications for earthquakes starting at magnitude 3.5 in selected regions, and engagement in a global smartphone-based seismic network that turns your device into a mini-seismometer to help detect earthquakes worldwide. Developed by the University of California, Berkeley Seismology Lab and funded by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, MyShake supports multiple languages and is ad-free with no subscription fees.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

UC Berkeley Seismological Laboratory

Downloads:

1,518,390 943

Rating:

3.81

(5,228) 2 new ratings

Version:

3.1.38 Last updated: 2026-06-04

Version code:

371

Creation date:

2016-02-10

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY Moderate risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk

Size:

49.74MB

Email:

my*****@berkeley.edu

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-07

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 52,521 ▼ 112

Other rankings

#97 in Weather (Free) ▲ 32

Other platforms

MyShake Earthquake Alerts (v1.0.13)

4,000 5.00

(1)

MyShake Earthquake Alerts (v3.1.36)

3.30

(1,882)

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Developed by:

UC Berkeley Seismological Laboratory

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.berkeley.bsl.myshake

Email:

my*****@berkeley.edu

Website:

http://myshake.berkeley.edu/

User Reviews

Users like the app for broad, real-time quake info and easy use, with useful alerts. However, reliability is a major concern: delayed/missing alerts, uneven regional coverage, intrusive ads, stability problems, and disruptive test notifications. Improvements in timing accuracy, regional availability, and UX would significantly boost usefulness for emergency readiness. Overall, it’s helpful when functioning well, but not consistently dependable across regions.

Pros

Broad, real-time earthquake information on a worldwide scale, including user-reported data.
Easy to use and able to run in the background.
Helpful for staying informed about quakes in regions that experience frequent activity (e.g., California).
Alerts/notifications keep you updated during quake events.

Cons

Alerts are inconsistent, delayed, or occasionally missing, reducing reliability in emergencies.
Regional coverage is limited or not available for many areas, with some regions not shown at all.
Ad content is intrusive and can detract from the user experience.
Stability issues occur where the app closes/crashes or feels not smooth to use.
Test notifications can be disruptive or wake users at inconvenient times.