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Volcanoes & Earthquakes

Weather • VolcanoDiscovery • ⭐ 4.40 • 1,000,000+

Shows recent earthquakes and active volcanoes on map or list, volcano info/news.

Version 2.23.3 9.5 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 13 permissions requested View details

This app requests 13 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
⚠️ Sensitive	Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access an approximate device location.	Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings.	Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
⚠️ Sensitive	Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user.	Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content.	Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to read files from shared device storage.	Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.
✅ Common	Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE	Allows the app to control device vibration.	Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review	Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Allows the app to send notifications to the device.	Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls.	Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review	Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Vending Query All Packages com.android.vending.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Volcanoes & Earthquakes

Volcanoes & Earthquakes is a powerful real-time earthquake tracker and global volcano monitoring app. See recent earthquakes worldwide or near your location, explore active volcanoes, receive instant alerts, and follow breaking news on seismic activity, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis. Track events as they happen using one of the most complete seismic and volcanic data collections available, sourced from over 40 national and international monitoring agencies. Filter, sort, visualize, and personalize the data the way you want: by magnitude, age, distance, region, volcano status, and more. Features: Earthquakes: • Live worldwide earthquake feed (past 7 days) from 40+ data sources • Near-real-time alerts for significant earthquakes • Earthquake reports from users ("I felt an earthquake") • Earthquakes near active volcanoes • Complete earthquake archive since 2012 • Filter by magnitude, age, distance, continent, country, or state • Sort by time or magnitude • Detailed earthquake information including depth, location, intensities, and source • Earthquake statistics: magnitude, depth, energy, and time charts • Alerts for quakes that might have been felt at your location Volcanoes: • Global volcano map with over 1,600 active and dormant volcanoes • Volcano status and eruption history • Latest volcano news and volcanic ash advisories • Full volcano directory (alphabetical, by country, or by activity level) Maps and Data Visualization: • Tectonic plate boundaries • Thousands of active fault lines • Highly compressed data for minimal bandwidth • Multiple display and filtering options Customization and Tools: • Custom alerts for user-defined locations • Adjustable font sizes • Switch between 19 supported languages • Export and import all app settings • Optional automatic background updates • Tsunami alerts and related news • User interface customization options Upcoming features: • More data sources • Expanded earthquake and volcano news Data sources include: USGS, EMSC, GFZ, INGV, GeoNet, NRCAN, BGS, IGN Spain, IMO Iceland, PHIVOLCS, KOERI Turkey, CEIC China, Universidad de Chile CSN, SSN Mexico, and many others. Learn More: Detailed information about data sources, methodology, and background material is available on our official website: https://app.volcanoesandearthquakes.com/ Support us: If you enjoy the app, please consider leaving a 5-star review. Your support helps us continue to improve the app. Disclaimer: Although we collect data from reputable scientific sources and strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee completeness or uninterrupted availability. Use this app for general information only.

What Volcanoes & Earthquakes Is Used For

Volcanoes & Earthquakes appears to be a phone app for following real-time seismic and volcanic activity. Based on the metadata, people may use it to check recent earthquakes worldwide, view active volcanoes on a map or list, and read updates about eruptions, ash advisories, or tsunami-related events. Its weather-category placement fits an app that focuses on changing natural conditions and live monitoring rather than general weather forecasts.

The app may be especially useful if you want location-based alerts and detailed event information. The listed location permissions suggest it can show nearby earthquakes or send alerts for events that could be felt in your area. Other permissions, such as notifications, vibration, and background service support, also point to ongoing alerting and periodic updates. The description further suggests filtering and sorting by magnitude, distance, region, and time, which may help users track specific areas or compare recent events.

Common uses

Check recent earthquakes on a live feed or map
Browse active and dormant volcanoes by location or status
Set alerts for earthquakes near your location
Review quake details such as magnitude, depth, and time
Follow volcano news, eruption history, and ash advisories
Use filters to narrow results by region, distance, or size
View tectonic and fault-line context for seismic activity

Best for:

Earthquake tracking Volcano monitoring Location alerts News and advisories Phone users

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App Details

Package:
com.volcanodiscovery.volcanodiscovery

Category:
Weather

Developer:
VolcanoDiscovery

Version:
2.23.3

Updated:
Mar 8, 2026

Min Android:
6.0

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
Yes

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.volcanodiscovery.volcanodiscovery
Age rating: Everyone

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