A 4.7 magnitude earthquake centered in Malibu, California, shook the Los Angeles area Thursday morning. A state-of-the-art early warning system alerted millions of Californians before the shaking began.
Emily Shapiro and Riley HoffmanA 4.7 magnitude earthquake centered in Malibu, California , rocked the Los Angeles area Thursday morning, according toA 2.8 magnitude aftershock was registered in Malibu two minutes after the initial quake. A 3.4 magnitude tremor was also recorded 12 minutes after the initial one.
The Governor's Office of Emergency Services estimated millions of people received wireless emergency alerts due to the public-private partnership between the state and Google, which has integrated the alert software into Android cell phones operating systems. In addition to the emergency alerts sent, California is also using the technology to automate protective actions such as opening firehouse doors, recalling elevators, shutting off water and gas valves as well as closing gates on bridges and notifying personnel in school and medical settings, Cal OES said in a statement.
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