Earthquake Detection and Monitoring System

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 16 | 02 | Page :
    By

    Shevale Sakshi,

  • More Namrata,

  • Gadhave Madhavi,

  • M. V. Naiknavare,

  1. UG Students, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, SKN Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pandharpur, Maharashtra, India
  2. UG Students, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, SKN Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pandharpur, Maharashtra, India
  3. UG Students, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, SKN Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pandharpur, Maharashtra, India
  4. Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, SKN Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pandharpur, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

Earthquakes continue to be one of the major natural hazards affecting human life and infrastructure. The development of affordable monitoring systems is essential for increasing preparedness and reducing the impact of such disasters. This work presents an Earthquake Detection and Monitoring System based on a vibration sensor and Arduino controller. The system continuously observes ground movements and evaluates the detected vibration levels against a predefined threshold. Whenever unusual vibrations are identified, an alert is generated through a buzzer and a warning message is displayed on an LCD module. The proposed design focuses on simplicity, low implementation cost, and ease of deployment. To evaluate the system’s behavior, experimental testing was conducted under various vibration situations. The observations indicate that the prototype is capable of identifying significant vibration events and generating timely alerts. The system can be further extended by incorporating wireless communication technologies for remote monitoring and notification. Although the proposed setup is not intended to replace professional seismic monitoring stations, it provides a practical and educational platform for understanding earthquake detection techniques. The design may be useful for academic laboratories, residential environments, and small-scale monitoring applications where low-cost solutions are required. Future enhancements can improve detection accuracy, communication capability, and overall system reliability.

Keywords: Arduino, Earthquake Detection, Vibration Sensor, Seismic Monitoring, Early Warning

How to cite this article:
Shevale Sakshi, More Namrata, Gadhave Madhavi, M. V. Naiknavare. Earthquake Detection and Monitoring System. Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations. 2026; 16(02):-.
How to cite this URL:
Shevale Sakshi, More Namrata, Gadhave Madhavi, M. V. Naiknavare. Earthquake Detection and Monitoring System. Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations. 2026; 16(02):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/joiti/article=2026/view=248067


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Ahead of Print Subscription Review Article
Volume 16
02
Received 24/06/2026
Accepted 29/06/2026
Published 30/06/2026
Publication Time 6 Days
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