Google’s earthquake detection feature has been disabled in Brazil after sending false alerts about a nonexistent earthquake. The erroneous alerts reached users in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, with the Civil Defense confirming that no alert had been issued. This incident raised concerns about the reliability of the system.
Google has temporarily deactivated its Android earthquake detection feature in Brazil following a series of erroneous emergency alerts that were dispatched to smartphone users in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Reports indicate that these alerts, which incorrectly signaled a 5.5 magnitude earthquake at around 2 AM, pinpointed locations in Ubatuba and Baixada Santista, yet there was no actual seismic event. The Civil Defense of São Paulo clarified that it did not issue any such alert, raising concerns regarding the reliability of the system.
In light of the false alarm issued by Google’s earthquake detection feature in Brazil, the company has promptly suspended the service in the affected areas. This incident underscores the importance of reliable emergency alert systems and prompts a thorough review of the detection technology to prevent such occurrences in the future.
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