Epicenter Now
National Charter Schools Institute / The Institute for Excellence in Education, Inc.
About this app
- Age 10
- Updated Oct 20, 2025
- OS IOS / Android
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Epicenter Now is an earthquake education app that turns live seismic data into clear, interactive learning. Explore a real-time earthquake map, track epicenters and magnitudes, and understand plate boundaries with visual explanations designed for classrooms and self-study. Guided lessons, a built-in glossary, and quick quizzes help students and teachers connect seismology concepts to real-world events for efficient, engaging STEM education.
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How to use:
1. Download and open Epicenter Now, then sign in or continue as a guest.
2. Go to the Map to view the real-time earthquake map, zoom to your region, and tap any event to see its epicenter, magnitude, depth, and time.
3. Use Filters to set magnitude ranges, time windows, and data sources to focus on relevant earthquakes.
4. Open Lessons to follow step-by-step modules on tectonic plates, seismic waves, and earthquake safety, using the glossary for quick term reviews.
5. Take Quizzes to check understanding and get instant feedback, then save or share key events and visuals for classroom discussion.
6. In Settings, enable notifications for significant nearby quakes and customize units to match your course or study needs.