The Quake-Catcher Network
The Quake-Catcher Network is a collaborative initiative for developing the world’s largest, low-cost strong-motion seismic network by utilizing sensors in and attached to internet-connected computers. With your help, the Quake-Catcher Network can provide better understanding of earthquakes, give early warning to schools, emergency response systems, and others. The Quake-Catcher Network also provides educational software designed to help teach about earthquakes and earthquake hazards.
Install
A small and low maintenance motion sensor is installed along with the free QCN software.more info →
Monitor
Sensor data reveals near real-time readings of earthquake locations, and magnitude.
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Share
Host computers upload their sensor data directly to the online QCN network to be processed.more info →
San Francisco Bay Area Residents! Sign up here!
New JoyWarrior 24F14 Sensors Have Arrived
We have received 500 of the new JoyWarrior 24F14 ‘Tomcat’ USB sensors from codemercs.com, with more on the way. It’s in a new stylish red case. So if you placed an order you should be getting it soon, as they are being shipped out by …
Read More →QCN on Facebook
QCN now has an ‘official’ group on Facebook. We hope to have news items, photos, and events listed here. If you’re interested and use Facebook, click on this link to see the page, and perhaps become a ‘Fan’ for regular updates on your Wall. ]]>
Read More →QCN on National Public Radio
QCN project scientists were interviewed by National Public Radio (NPR) show ‘All Things Considered’ (listen to clip here). ]]>
Read More →BBC News Item on QCN
The BBC have done a story on the Quake-Catcher Network featuring Prof. Cochran. It is available for viewing here. ]]>
Read More →M7.2 Earthquake in Mexico
The M7.2 earthquake that occurred this afternoon along the Laguna Salada fault in Mexico was recorded by several QCN participants in Southern California. Attached is a plot of waveforms from stations that have reported back already; we will update this plot as more information comes …
Read More →Los Angeles area M4.4 Earthquake
This morning there was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake in the Los Angeles area. Many QCN participants detected this earthquake, as shown here. ]]>
Read More →Los Angeles Times article on QCN
Today there is a good article on QCN in the Los Angeles Times (click here), featuring Elizabeth Cochran and some of her ‘schools outreach’ work and an interview with a QCN participant. ]]>
Read More →QCN responds to the M8.8 earthquake in Chile
On March 9, two graduate students flew to Chile to begin installing 100 QCN sensors in the region affected by the recent M8.8 earthquake. Our partners at the University of Concepcion are coordinating the installation of sensors. Volunteers from the University of Concepcion and University …
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