Google’s new earthquake alert system lauded for ‘accuracy’

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Some Filipino Android users received earthquake alerts from Google’s new update before the earthquake that struck Occidental Mindoro early in the morning of September 27.

Google’s new earthquake alert system was among the new features that were rolled out for Android devices last June.

Read: PSA: Android smartphone users can now get earthquake alerts in advance

In a Google blog post, the Android Earthquake Alerts System is part of the Internet giant’s initiative to create the world’s largest earthquake detection network.

Read the post “With this free system, people in affected areas can get alerts seconds before an earthquake strikes, giving you advance notice in case you need to look for safety.”

When an earthquake struck several parts of the country hours ago, some Filipinos were impressed by the accuracy of this new feature.

They took to Twitter to share Google Earthquake Alert screenshots and their thoughts on the subject.

They also used the hashtag #EarthquakePH in their tweets, which dominated conversations on the micro-blogging platform on the same day.

“Bruhhh this new update is wtf accurate, the moment my phone vibrated it was legit shaking. Stay safe!” said one user.

“I got a Google alert right away. #EarthquakePH,” another user wrote.

“Google/Android got really good at predicting when earthquakes will happen. Another user commented on this again a minute before it happens.

“Google earthquake alerts are really helpful. I was a few seconds away from a good sleep when the alert suddenly came and a few seconds after the earth shook. I hope everyone is safe (prayer emoji),” another user shared.

To activate this alarm system on your smartphone, here are the steps:

Go to Settings and tap on the location and tap Earthquake Alerts to ON.

Its interface contains information about how detection works, a demo on how your device can notify you and online sources via Google for earthquake safety tips.

Screenshot of Google Earthquake Alert System on Sep 27, 2021

As of this writing, the hashtag #EarthquakePH has garnered over 25,000 tweets as Filipinos checked on each other after feeling the earthquake in various areas in Metro Manila and nearby Luzon provinces.

Others also expressed gratitude for the aloud text alerts from the National Council for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management they received during or after the earthquake.

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“In fairness to the text message alert. It was really seconds before the actual earthquake. #EarthquakePH,” one Twutter user said.

Another user wrote: “You didn’t wake up in #Earthquake but in the NDRRMC text you did stand up to #EarthquakePH.”

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported that a 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck Occidental Mindoro at 1:12 a.m. on September 27.

#EarthquakePH #EarthquakeOccidentalMindoro #iFelt_OccidentalMindoroEarthquake No. 1 earthquake information Date and Time: Sep 27, 2021 – 01:12am Magnitude = 5.7 Depth = 074 km Location = 13.85N, 120.41E – 023kmN 50°E (Mad Occidental)t Occidental Locke .co/0iLZvI1dmT pic.twitter.com/ffW8JnyG9I

– PHIVOLCS-DOST (@phivolcs_dost) September 26, 2021

The epicenter was traced 23 kilometers off the county’s town of Luke.

In its advisory, Phivolex also reported that tremors were also recorded in the following areas of varying intensity levels:

Intensity V – Tagaytay City; Amadeo, CaviteIntensity IV – Malolos City and Obando, Bulacan, City of Manila, Marikina City; San Mateo, Rizal, Las Pinas City; General Trias & Tanza, Cavite; San Juan City – Third Density – Quezon City; Pasig City Makati City, Antipolo City, Rizal; Valenzuela City Density II – Balayan City, Nueva Ecija

Machine Density: Intensity V – Tagaytay CityIntensity I – Palayan City, Nueva Ecija

Based on the Phivolcs seismic intensity scale, the intensity is rated V so strongly that most people generally feel the tremor both indoors and outdoors.

“Many sleepers wake up. Some are frightened, others run in the air. Strong shaking and swaying I could feel throughout the building. Hanging objects sway violently. Food utensils rattling and gurgling; some broken. Small, light and unstable objects may fall or tip over. Leak Fluids from filled open containers. Standing vehicles sway noticeably. The shaking of leaves and branches of trees is noticeable.

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