With the unpredictable and destructive nature of earthquakes, a few extra seconds of notice can make all the difference in the world.
The app, developed by UC Berkeley in partnership with United States Geological Survey ShakeAlert and Cal OES, is available for mobile devices through the“This can provide vital seconds of notice to prepare for shaking,” said Jon Gudel, a spokesperson for the Cal OES Earthquake Early Warning team. “Think of all the apps you have on your phone now, none of them could potentially save your lives, especially in Southern California with all the seismic active areas.
When an earthquake triggers the sensors, that data is sent to processing centers to locate the earthquake, determine the magnitude, and the estimated shaking. The MyShake App then sends a warning to smartphone users that have installed the app and are in the vicinity of the earthquake. “We can’t predict earthquakes, and these alerts we send out are not predictions,” Gudel said. “They’re warnings.”
A 4.4 quake centered in Highland Park rattled Southern California on Monday, Aug 12, lasting for several seconds and carrying some violent jolts.
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