Google launches earthquake alerts on Android in India - TechCrunch

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Google has announced the launch of its earthquake alert system for Android devices in India.

The system uses smartphone sensors such as accelerators, which can act as small seismometers to detect tremors.

The “Be Aware” alerts are sent to users experiencing MMI 3 & 4 shaking during an earthquake of magnitude 4.5 or greater.

In this case, the alert will bypass the system’s notification settings, including Do No Disturb, and play a loud sound.

Google said it detects a potential earthquake through many Android phones noting a seismic activity in an area.

The company began the flood alert pilot in Patna, the capital of the Indian state of Bihar, in 2018.

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