Apple has announced that it will be offering financial support to victims of the recent earthquake in China.

If you are near the U.S. east coast, then you might have felt the recent 5.9 earthquake that struck Virginia at 1:51 pm. Thankfully, while it scared many east coaster not used to the phenomenon, the damage was minimal. Either way, we thought it was a good occasion to remind you about our selection of apps for earthquakes, so you're better prepared next time:

Following the dramatic events that affected Japan earlier this year, Apple has put together a wonderful new feature in the japanese version of iOS 5 that will show incredibly valuable for keeping people safe.

Check out Zen Brush Art Book, and help Japan with the stroke of a finger!

Just because you live in a less seismologically active area doesn't mean your friends do, and it doesn't mean you shouldn't be prepared when a big one hits. Know exactly where that tremor took place with these cool apps.