Google launched an earthquake alert system for Android back in 2020, allowing users to get early warnings before the shaking begins. In 2024, the tech giant expanded the feature to cover all 50 states in the US, plus six US territories. Now, an APK teardown reveals the Mountain View firm is working on a new update that should help spread the word when an earthquake happens.
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If you’re unfamiliar with the Android Earthquakes Alert System (AEAS), it uses the accelerometers in Android phones to sense vibrations. If these sensors detect vibration, the AEAS will analyze the crowdsourced data to detect if an earthquake is occurring. It’s not a perfect system, as it has failed before, but it is still an effective feature that has helped keep people safe.
