Earthquakes strike daily around the world, often without warning. The Delhi-NCR region is also relatively on red warning, in which trembling is often, sometimes sometimes even several times a month. While many of these quakes are modest and do not harm, the Northern Indian region is susceptible to both near-areas and far-flung earthquakes, as the region is located near the border where the Indian tectonic plate is colliding with the Eurasian plate. Now we can’t stop natural disasters, but technology can help us to be cautious and find a safe place on time. And to alert users about a earthquake, Google has a dedicated notification system for Android phone users,

Google has developed Android earthquake alert system for Android smartphone. For this feature, the company uses users’ smartphones as a mini-cmmimeter that detects earthquakes and provides initial warnings to users. When combined with data of other devices, it can estimate the location and magnitude of the earthquake.

If a phone detects abnormal movement, it sends data to Google’s server with its rough place. When enough tools of the region raise the same signals, the system confirms an earthquake and pushes users alert in the affected areas.

In areas such as California, Oregon and Washington, Google has also participated with Shakealert Network, which uses more than 1,600 seismic sensors to detect earthquakes. These sensors feed the data in the system of Android, which then warns users nearby.

Now Google sends two types of alerts on Android phone

Aware alert: For mild shaking (magnitude 4.5+).

Take action alert: To move strong. These information also breaks through the settings of your phone, do not disturb the settings and start a loud sound and immediate alert so that you can immediately go into protection.

How to enable earthquake alert

To turn on the Android earthquake alert system on your Android phone, follow these steps.

Before starting:

Make sure your phone is running Android 5.0 or more.

– Make sure you have an active internet connection and location services capable.

– After that, tap on the settings icon on your phone and go to security and emergency.

– If you do not see it, open the place instead and tap advanced.

– Here are the earthquake alert in the menu.

– If the switch is closed, turn it on.

Once you are competent, you will receive an alert, even if you are not actively using your phone, giving you precious seconds to work. Even a few seconds of warning can bring a big difference. It gives you time to leave on the ground, cover under strong furniture and protect your loved ones.