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An early-warning system on Android phones has detected more than 1,000 earthquakes worldwide since 2021, sometimes giving people 15 to 60 seconds’ notice
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New Scientist on MSNBillions of phones can detect and warn about nearby earthquakesGoogle’s Android Earthquake Alerts program is a globe-spanning earthquake early-warning system that uses billions of phone sensors to detect seismic shaking and alert those at risk
There have been no reports of damage however authorities have advised residents to prepare to move to safety if needed.
Nearly 70 years ago, the U.S. state of Alaska was hit by a gigantic wave that holds the status of the largest ever recorded.
While earthquakes do occur on occasion in Florida, what you felt last night wasn't an earthquake, at least according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
More than 300 tremors were recorded below Mount Rainier over the course of three days. Scientists say they were too weak for humans to feel.
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake has hit parts of Spain this morning including Costa del Sol and Alicante, areas popular with sunseekers. The earthquake has been registered as 'strong'
A moderately strong, 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck in Guatemala on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 3:41 p.m. Central time about 10 miles southwest of Guatemala City, data from the agency shows. U.S.G.S. data earlier reported that the magnitude was 5.6.