Google Earthquake Alert

Earthquake is one of the most feared natural disasters that often occur anywhere in the world. According to scientists, earthquakes are usually caused by sudden changes in the earth's surface, volcanic eruptions caused by the collision of rocks between tectonic plates underground. There is no predicting when an earthquake will strike, how big it might be and how much damage it will cause. But from now on, through the new feature of Google Alert, you can easily get early warning about earthquakes. From which one can take shelter at a safe distance before the earthquake starts.

Building public infrastructure to keep everyone alert and safe from earthquakes is extremely complex and expensive. Currently there are about 3.3 billion Android phone users in the world and considering the number of users, Google added the earthquake alert system to the Android system. As a result, Android users can easily be warned about earthquakes and help the user and others around him to stay safe in a short period of time.

How to add Google Earthquake alert on Android phone?

• Google Earthquake Alert must be connected to mobile data or WiFi network to add to Android phone.
• Then go to the settings option of the Android phone and select the location option.
• Advanced option must be selected from location option.
• The latest Earthquake Alert option will be displayed and the On option should be selected to enable it.
• Unlike keeping the alert on, anyone who wants to search Google by writing 'Earthquake near me' can know about the earthquake situation at that time from Google.
• Or by turning on location and adding it from Google Chrome browser. It can be checked if it is paired with the phone by going to the mobile's Google location.
• Or the easiest way is to download "Earthquake Alert!" from Google Play Store with Android mobile. Installing the named apps is completely hassle free. These apps can detect earthquakes from their origin to their magnitude and give alerts.

How does Google Earthquake Alert work?

Seismic waves are generated from earthquake-prone areas before an earthquake begins. Seismic waves cause the seismograph's sensor trigger to rotate rapidly. The sensor then sends the wave from the trigger as a signal to the processing center. Processing centers analyze the wave signal through algorithms to estimate the location, magnitude and intensity of the earthquake and send it to the Google Earthquake alert system. Later the system advises the user to be careful and safe.

Warnings for using Google Earthquake Alerts

• Android device must be covered by mobile data or WiFi connectivity.
• Location must be turned on to receive Google Earthquake alert notifications.
• The Google Earthquake Alert System provides alerts for earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 and above.
• Light vibration alert system will show notifications to help with viewing and information.