India's Earthquake Alerts May Now Arrive Seconds Before The Tremors Do
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India is setting up an early warning system to detect quakes in advance. Starting from the Himalayas, alerts will soon be issued before tremors hit, helping save lives and property
India is taking a major step toward improving disaster preparedness with the launch of an early earthquake warning system. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) will now issue alerts seconds before strong tremors hit, similar to weather warnings. The system is expected to give people and authorities crucial time to respond.
The initiative was announced by OP Mishra, Director of NCS, who described it as a key step by the central government. A pilot project has already begun, with initial installations underway in the Himalayan region. The system is based on the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and will gradually expand across the country.
How Will GNSS Detect Earthquakes?
The GNSS monitors subtle ground movements to detect seismic activity before tectonic plates shift significantly. While earthquakes cannot be predicted in advance, early detection allows alerts to be issued as soon as initial tremors are sensed—helping reduce loss of life and damage to infrastructure.
Drawing from Global Expertise
India's new system uses state-of-the-art technology developed in Japan and Taiwan. It detects the primary wave (P-wave)—a fast-moving, low-damage signal released during an earthquake—before the more damaging secondary wave (S-wave) arrives. Upon P-wave detection, a signal is sent to the NCS control room within seconds, triggering alerts that include estimated intensity and impact area.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed on June 20 between NCS and the Geological Survey of India to further support the rollout. The alerts will be sent to state governments, local authorities, hospitals, and disaster management teams via the National Disaster Management Authority.
The new system marks a critical advancement in India's seismic readiness and could significantly improve emergency response during future earthquakes.
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June 18, 2025, 15:10 IST
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