# Mobile Earthquake Detection Networks Google Uses Smartphones for an Earthquake Detection System By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-08-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthquake-detection-system References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2020/08/11/google-is-turning-android-phones-into-seismometers/) & [about.google](https://about.google/) [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-find-my-device-network) created a new earthquake detection system that will be released in California. The earthquake detection system functions by using Android smartphones as a seismometer in order to create a detection network. Data collected by smartphones can also be used for Google's search engine to inform users if an earthquake has occurred. The tech giant is also working alongside the [United States Geological Survey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rfid-tracking-network), as well as the California governor's [Office of Emergency services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasa-streaming-service). Android smartphones can detected seismic activity using accelerometers, which are able to track P-waves that occur before an earthquake. Each time a device detects P-waves, the information is sent to a central server. Following this, the server will evaluate if an earthquake is likely to occur. Image Credit: Google ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mobile Earthquake Detection:** Creating a detection network using Android smartphones as seismometers offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for early warning systems. - **Smartphone Data Collection:** Leveraging data collected by smartphones for earthquake detection and informing users provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for search engines and emergency services. - **Collaboration with Government Agencies:** Working alongside organizations like the United States Geological Survey and government agencies offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for improving earthquake response and preparedness. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore opportunities in developing earthquake detection systems using smartphone networks. - **Search Engines:** Search engine companies can leverage smartphone data for real-time earthquake reporting and notification services. - **Emergency Services:** The emergency services industry can incorporate smartphone-based earthquake detection systems into their response protocols for faster and more accurate situational awareness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tracker-Detecting Smartphone Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-find-my-device-network.md) - [Comprehensive Earthquake Alerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quakeinfo.md) - [Emergency Video OS Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/android-emergency-live-video.md) - [Digital Scam Detection Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scam-detection.md) - [Device-Locating Digital Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-find-my-device.md) - [Smartphone Map App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mapapp-feature.md) - [AI-Fuelled Disease Detections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-acoustic-representations.md) - [Safety-Prioritizing Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-watch-fall-detection.md) - [Ambient Safety Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hafi.md)