Google launched the Android Earthquake Alerts System in 2021, which is said to be the world’s largest mobile-based earthquake detection network. The company revealed that since the launch of this system, it has sent over one billion alerts to help people stay safe before the shaking even starts.
Yesterday, Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, announced that the Android Earthquake Alerts System is now expanding from 98 to nearly 200 countries and regions- including Panama, Guatemala and many more.
Since launching in 2021, our Android Earthquake Alerts System has sent 1B+ alerts. Now we’re expanding the system from 98 to nearly 200 countries and regions.
Proud how this technology can help in moments that really matter. As one example, when the devastating earthquakes hit…
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) October 15, 2026
You can check out the detailed list of the supported countries and regions here. As per Google’s support page, Earthquake alerts are on by default. You might not get alerts for all earthquakes in your area, and you will only receive alerts in supported countries. Occasionally, you may get an alert but not feel an earthquake in your location.
Apart from this, the company is also improving its latest ‘Be Ready’ alert to give you more information in seconds.
Be Ready Alert
If an earthquake occurs in a region where alerts are active, Android users can expect to see one of three alerts:
- Be aware: A straightforward alert for estimated light shaking, letting you know an earthquake has been detected nearby.
- Be Ready: A detailed alert for stronger shaking, alerting you to prepare to take action.
- Take Action: A full-screen alert for moderate to heavy shaking, giving you immediate advice on how to stay safe.
In the coming months, you will see a map with a radius of where Google detected shaking, estimated earthquake magnitude, action you can take, and a button to learn more about the earthquake as information comes in.
