Data Sources

evacuate utilizes real-time earthquake data from P2P Earthquake Information (opens in a new tab). This service aggregates and distributes seismic data from various sources, providing timely and accurate information that forms the backbone of our notification system.

About P2P Earthquake Information

P2P Earthquake Information (opens in a new tab) is an open platform that collects and distributes earthquake data in real-time. This data is sourced from multiple official and community-driven networks, ensuring that the information is both comprehensive and up-to-date.

Data Usage Policy

All data provided by P2P Earthquake Information can be used for both commercial and non-commercial purposes, with certain conditions:

• Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Earthquake Information and Tsunami Forecasts (up to April 4, 2021):

  • Data provided by the JMA before April 4, 2021, is available under the CC BY 4.0 (opens in a new tab) license. When using this data, proper attribution to the JMA is required.
  • Attribution Example: "This information is based on earthquake data provided by the Japan Meteorological Agency."

• Map Images:

  • Map images used in the data are based on tiles from the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI) (opens in a new tab), which are also available under the CC BY 4.0 (opens in a new tab) license. Proper attribution to the GSI is required when using these maps.
  • Attribution Example: "Map data © Geospatial Information Authority of Japan."

Disclaimer

While evacuate strives to provide accurate and timely information, it is important to note the following:

• No Warranty: The information provided by evacuate comes with no guarantee of accuracy or reliability. Users should be aware that the service is provided "as is," and evacuate and its data providers are not responsible for any damages or losses incurred from its use.
• Use at Your Own Risk: As with any data-driven service, there may be occasional inaccuracies or delays in the information provided. We recommend that users do not rely solely on evacuate for critical decision-making during emergencies.

Acknowledgments

We would like to express our gratitude to P2P Earthquake Information, the Japan Meteorological Agency, and the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan for making their data available under open licenses, allowing us to build and provide this service to the community.

For more details on the data and its usage, please refer to the P2P Earthquake Information website (opens in a new tab).