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Why Your Phone May Get a Loud Earthquake Test Alert Today — and How the MyShake App Works

The most widespread way is through Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), which sends loud alerts to all cellphones. If an ...

Was that an earthquake (drill)? It's the Great ShakeOut 2025.

The Great ShakeOut takes place on the third Thursday of every October. The event is part of a global earthquake drill.
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Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill set for Thursday. Here's how to participate

Millions of Californians have signed up to drop, cover and hold on Thursday for the Great California ShakeOut. The annual ...

The Great ShakeOut is here: How to participate in earthquake safety drills happening around the world

At 10:16 a.m. local time on October 16, millions of people will be practicing how to properly drop, cover, and hold on. You ...