List of the most accurate and official 2020 earthquake detection applications that must be owned in anticipation of disasters in Indonesia. Complete with a review of the application.
Indonesia is a country that is prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes. As an anticipation, have you provided an application that can detect earthquakes or tsunamis on your cellphone?
If not, you must have the application right now, gang. Especially now that most of Indonesia is being hit by various natural disasters.
By installing this kind of application, you can stay alert and also get the latest information about disasters that are happening in Indonesia.
Well, in this article, Jaka has prepared 10 of the most accurate earthquake and tsunami detection applications for you to use. Let's see the full list!
Earthquake Detector App 2018
The arrival of a disaster is indeed difficult to predict, so we do not have much time to prepare.
Instead of installing applications that are considered obscene by the Google Play Store, it's better to download an earthquake and tsunami detector application so you can stay alert.
You can download this application at Google Play Store or you can click the link that ApkVenue has provided in each application list.
Apps Downloader & Internet Google Inc. DOWNLOAD 1. MAGMA Indonesia
The first earthquake detection application that you must know is MAGMA Indonesia. This application was developed by a civil servant developer team from the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation, Geological Agency, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
The information provided by this application is very complete and accurate. Starting from information on volcanic activity, information on volcanic eruptions/ash for flights, information and responses to earthquakes/tsunami, and much more.
Not just any ordinary earthquake detection application, MAGMA Indonesia is one of the best applications and has even won two awards.
The awards he has won are: Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources innovation Award #1 Best Application (2016) and Kemenpan RB Top 99 Public Service Innovations (2017).
| Details | MAGMA Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Developer | Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation |
| Minimal OS | Android 4.1 and up |
| Size | 4.8MB |
| Download | 100.000+ |
| Rating | 4.3/5 (Google Play) |
Download here: MAGMA Indonesia via Google Play
2. WRS-BMKG
Next is the BMKG earthquake detection application called WRS-BMKG. This application was officially created by BMKG Indonesia as information on earthquakes and tsunamis that occurred especially in the territory of Indonesia.
This application also provides various features such as a list of the last 30 tsunami and earthquake events, shock maps, maps of estimated tsunami arrival times, and many more.
In addition, the appearance of the application is simple and easy to use, so users will not be confused when operating it.
The WRS-BMKG application itself is quite different from the BMKG Info, where this application is specifically only for providing earthquake information.
| Details | WRS-BMKG |
|---|---|
| Developer | Meteorology Climatology and Geophysics Council |
| Minimal OS | Android 4.4 and above |
| Size | 3.3MB |
| Download | 100.000+ |
| Rating | 4.4/5 (Google Play) |
Download here: WRS-BMKG via Google Play
3. MyShake
Claimed to be the first app to provide statewide earthquake early warning, MyShake so this is the next recommendation, gang.
MyShake will collect data in the form of seismographic data or vibrations from sensors on your smartphone device.
This data is then collected into a system which can later be used as early warning or notification in case of earthquake.
Later, MyShake will notify you if an earthquake will occur in your area. Through this application, you can also monitor the location of a recent earthquake or an earthquake that occurred within the past 7 days.
| Details | MyShake |
|---|---|
| Developer | UC Berkeley Seismological Laboratory |
| Minimal OS | Android 4.4 and above |
| Size | 18MB |
| Download | 500.000+ |
| Rating | 3.1/5 (Google Play) |
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Apps Productivity DOWNLOAD 4. Volcanoes & Earthquakes
Volcanoes & Earthquakes is the next application that can display the latest earthquake information that occurs around the world or only in the area around you, gang.
Not only earthquake information, you can also get other information about volcanoes that are experiencing an eruption, report "I felt an earthquake", and many other useful features.
This application is also quite accurate because it provides earthquake information based on geological bodies in each country.
| Details | Volcanoes & Earthquakes |
|---|---|
| Developer | VolcanoDiscovery |
| Minimal OS | Android 4.1 and up |
| Size | 3.9MB |
| Download | 500.000+ |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (Google Play) |
Download here: Volcanoes & Earthquakes via Google Play
5. Indonesia Earthquake Info
Developed by RedcircleApps developers, Indonesia Earthquake Info maybe it can be an alternative if other earthquake detection applications are considered less than optimal or are being disturbed.
Although it is not an official BMKG application, this application displays information sourced from the BMKG so that the data is quite accurate.
This application is also full of features that can provide you with information about earthquakes such as the latest earthquake, the location of the earthquake on the map, and information about the earthquake that was felt.
| Details | Indonesia Earthquake Info |
|---|---|
| Developer | RedcircleApps |
| Minimal OS | Android 4.2 and above |
| Size | 4.3MB |
| Download | 100.000+ |
| Rating | 4.2/5 (Google Play) |
Download here: Indonesia Earthquake Info via Google Play
Other Earthquake and Tsunami Detector Applications...
6. Earthquakes
Offers a fairly simple and easy to use interface, Earthquakes is a recommendation for other earthquake detection applications, gang.
Not only is it able to provide information on earthquakes that occurred in Indonesia, this application is also claimed to be able to provide the latest earthquake information from around the world.
The reason is, this application has as many as 22 sources of earthquake data from various countries so it will be very helpful if you have relatives, relatives, or family who live in different countries.
Unfortunately, this application is not equipped with a tsunami detection feature like some previous applications.
| Details | Earthquakes |
|---|---|
| Developer | topstcn.com |
| Minimal OS | Android 5.1 and above |
| Size | 7.1MB |
| Download | 500.000+ |
| Rating | 4.0/5 (Google Play) |
Download here: Earthquakes via Google Play
7. Earthquake Alert!
It has been downloaded by more than one million users, Earthquake Alert! has quite positive reviews from its users on Google Play.
This application itself is claimed to be able to display earthquake information from around the world complete with the support of other interesting features.
Not only that, Earthquake Alert application! also provides a News tab feature that you can use to read the latest news about earthquakes that occurred in various locations.
| Details | Earthquake Alert! |
|---|---|
| Developer | Josh Clem |
| Minimal OS | Varies by device |
| Size | Varies by device |
| Download | 1.000.000+ |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (Google Play) |
Download here: Earthquake Alert! via Google Play
8. Earthquake Tracker
Not only is it able to provide earthquake information when you open the application, Earthquake Tracker can also provide notifications to users when an earthquake occurs.
This application can display the latest earthquake information from various regions around the world which is equipped with a Filter feature based on the distance or size of the earthquake.
Interestingly, this application also provides support for the dark mode feature which is widely adopted by today's applications.
| Details | Earthquake Tracker |
|---|---|
| Developer | trinitytech.com.tr |
| Minimal OS | Android 5.0 and above |
| Size | 14MB |
| Download | 50.000+ |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (Google Play) |
Download here: Earthquake Tracker via Google Play
9. inaRSIK Personal
Developed by the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), inaRISK Personal is the next application that ApkVenue recommends.
Using the results of studies developed by BNPB together with relevant Ministries/Institutions and the support of Disaster Organizations in Indonesia, the inaRSIK application offers very complete features.
Because this application is able to display various kinds of information about earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, landslides, and volcanic eruptions.
This application is also made with a view that is so attractive and simple that it will be easier to use.
| Details | inaRSIK Personal |
|---|---|
| Developer | National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) |
| Minimal OS | Android 4.3 and above |
| Size | 9.1MB |
| Download | 50.000+ |
| Rating | 4.1/5 (Google Play) |
Download here: inaRSIK Personal via Google Play
10. EQInfo
The last recommended earthquake and tsunami detection application is EQInfo developed by earthquake developer GmbH.
Able to display earthquake information all over the world, this application also has a filter feature that functions to filter information based on region, magnitude, or agency.
Not only that, this application also allows you to send a "Do you feel it" report directly from your smartphone device.
| Details | EQInfo |
|---|---|
| Developer | earthquake GmbH |
| Minimal OS | Android 4.0 and above |
| Size | 4.0MB |
| Download | 100.000+ |
| Rating | 4.4/5 (Google Play) |
Download here: EQInfo via Google Play
That's the most accurate earthquake detection application that you must have, gang. Especially if you are on vacation on the coast or in the mountains.
Anticipating natural disasters is very important to reduce the number of victims. You also have to be smart to avoid disasters as much as possible.
The Banten tsunami disaster or the eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano is a lesson for us to stay alert even though we are on vacation, obey the rules at every tourist location and be alert when disaster strikes!
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