Pakistanis can now get earthquake alerts on their Android phones

A view of the Android Earthquake Alerts system from Google.

KARACHI: Google has launched an “Android Earthquake Alerts System” in Pakistan that will send automatic early warning alerts that help people prepare for an emergency.

It’s a “free and useful” feature that detects earthquakes around the world and alerts people using sensors in Android smartphones.

The system uses accelerometers in Android smartphones to detect seismic activities. It alerts people in two ways – via search and directly on the Android mobile device itself.

The system provides near-instant information for Google search. When people search for “earthquake” or “earthquake near me,” they’ll find relevant results, along with helpful resources on what to do after an earthquake.

Users who do not wish to receive these alerts can turn this off in the device settings.

It was first introduced in New Zealand and Greece and is now available in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Philippines, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, USA and Uzbekistan.

How does an earthquake warning system work?

On mobile devices, the Android Earthquake Alerts System displays two types of alerts, depending on the size and intensity of the earthquake.

Be aware to alert people when earthquakes occur with a magnitude of 4.5 on the Richter scale, or an intensity level of 3 or 4 on the MMI scale. The notification is sent with the distance of the epicenter.

The alert uses the phone’s current volume, vibration, and Do Not Disturb settings.

Take Action is a full-screen alert for earthquakes greater than 4.5, or intensity level 5 and above on the MMI scale. To help people prepare for possible severe vibration, instructions are displayed in full screen and the phone plays a loud sound.

How to activate Android Earthquake Alerts System

To check your Android device if alerts are on, just go to Settings > Location > Advanced Options > Earthquake Alerts.

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