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Android phones can detect earthquakes before they strike, say scientists

July 19, 2025July 19, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] In 2020, Google introduced the Android Earthquake Alert (AEA) system for people with smartphones living in earthquake-prone regions. Compared to expensive earthquake early warning systems, scientists say Google’s feature is very accurate and cost-effective, as it does not require a dedicated seismic station. Available on Android devices in 98 countries, Google’s earthquake alert system […]

2.8 magnitude earthquake hits Himachal, no damage reported

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] Representational file image of a seismograph registering a minor seismic movement | Photo Credit: Reuters A mild intensity earthquake of magnitude 2.8 — with its epicentre in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur — hit the State at 12:51 am on March 22, but no damage was reported, officials said. Earlier, tremors were felt in almost all […]

3 dead, more than 200 hurt as new quake hits Turkey, Syria

February 20, 2023February 21, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] Rescue team members search for people in a destroyed building during the aftermath of a 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Hatay, Turkey, Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP A new 6.4 magnitude earthquake on Monday killed three people and injured more than 200 in parts of Turkey laid waste two weeks ago by a […]

Strong quake hits Taiwan, topples house, halts rail traffic

September 18, 2022September 18, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] The 6.4 magnitude shallow quake was centered north of Taitung County on the island’s eastern shore The 6.4 magnitude shallow quake was centered north of Taitung County on the island’s eastern shore A strong earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan on Saturday evening, toppling objects from store shelves, collapsing a house and interrupting rail service on […]