KARACHI – Google on Tuesday launched Android Earthquake Alerts System inPakistan. Android Earthquake Alerts System is a no-cost, helpful Androidfeature that detects earthquakes around the world and alerts people.
It uses sensors in Android smartphones. The system uses accelerometers inactive Android smartphones to detect seismic activities. It alerts peoplein two ways — via Search and directly on the Android mobile device itself.
The system provides near-instant information to Google Search. When peoplelook up “earthquake” or “earthquake near me,” they will find relevantresults, 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 devicesettings.
Pakistan has experienced several earthquakes in the past, especially in thenorthern and western parts of the country. With the expansion of thisearthquake alert system, Android users in Pakistan may receive automaticearly warning alerts that help them be prepared for an emergency.
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On mobile devices, the Android Earthquake Alerts System displays two typesof alerts, depending on the magnitude and intensity of the earthquake.