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Following a 7.2-magnitude quake in Taiwan, demand for earthquake warning apps has soared, notably for the Disaster Prevention Information Platform, which now boasts almost 370,000 users. These apps offer customized early warning systems using seismic sensors, granting up to 30 seconds of alert time. Criticism of the government's automated system not issuing timely alarms for significant quakes has fueled the rise of privately developed apps, prompting authorities to mull over adjusting official alert thresholds based on user input.
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