Earthquakes, tsunami and EEW
Follow earthquake reports, tsunami information and Emergency Earthquake Warnings based on JMA data.
Earthquake preparedness for Japan
JapanEEW
Earthquake information for Japan — with shelter maps you can use when connectivity is disrupted.
JapanEEW combines earthquake, tsunami and Emergency Earthquake Warning information based on data published by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), with English and Japanese support and shelter maps that remain available offline once downloaded.
Earthquake information — and practical help when you need it
Designed for people living in Japan and for visitors, including those who may be unfamiliar with Japanese earthquake information. Follow events, tailor notifications to your location and keep shelter information at hand.
History and maps
Review recent earthquakes, see where they occurred and examine event details on a map.
Notifications that fit you
Choose a minimum seismic intensity, use your current or saved location and optionally limit notifications by distance.
Shelter information, even offline
Find nearby shelters and keep essential shelter information available when mobile connectivity is disrupted.
FOLLOW
See what happened
Open an earthquake report to see its map and the reported seismic intensities around the epicentre.
EXPLORE
Look back across recent events
Browse earthquake history on iPad, with controls for intensity, magnitude and region.
PERSONALIZE
Make alerts relevant to you
Choose a saved alert location, set a separate shelter location and select the minimum intensity for notifications.
Offline preparedness
Built for the moments when the network may not be
Major earthquakes can disrupt mobile service. Once downloaded, JapanEEW’s shelter maps remain available offline, helping you find shelter information when a normal online map may be unavailable.
For residents and visitors
JapanEEW is available in English and Japanese, making Japan’s earthquake information easier to follow whether you live in Japan or are visiting and may be unfamiliar with local earthquake information.
On your devices
Available on iPhone and iPad, with Apple Watch support.
Based on JMA data
Earthquake, tsunami and EEW information uses data published by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). JapanEEW is an independent app and is not affiliated with JMA.
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Support and legal
Need help? Email support@arkbridge.jp.