New technology can give earthquake warnings on cell phones

If detected, the system gives up to a minute and a half of forewarning before the seismic waves occur. It has saved many lives. — Photo by Jonas Leupe on Unsplash

CHICO: A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck 12 miles (19.3km) from San Jose, California at 11:42am on Tuesday (Oct 25).

It wasn't a large quake, but enough to get people talking. There is now new technology available which can detect and give earthquake warnings.