Internal evaluations indicated that the AEA system drastically underestimated the magnitude of the earthquake, initially reporting it as between 4.5 and 4.9 instead of the actual 7.8.

Challenges faced by the system include reliance on smartphone data, which is less accurate than professional seismometers, and the need for sufficient device coverage and internet access in affected areas.

Google's spokesperson emphasized that each major earthquake helps refine the system, which is now operational in 98 countries, although concerns about public reliance on technology remain.

Google has stated that the AEA system is intended to supplement national warning systems, rather than replace them, yet experts warn against over-reliance on unproven technology.

Critics have raised concerns about the delayed transparency regarding the system's performance, highlighting the importance of timely communication to ensure public safety after disasters.

The AEA system operates by utilizing motion sensors in smartphones to detect early signs of seismic activity and send alerts to users via the internet.

Following the earthquakes, Google recalibrated its algorithms and conducted simulations that indicated the potential for significantly increased alert issuance during such events.

The failure of the AEA system during the Turkey earthquake has sparked criticism over the two-year delay in disclosing its shortcomings, raising questions about the reliability of technology in emergency situations.

Google has acknowledged that its Android Earthquake Alerts (AEA) system failed to alert nearly 10 million people during the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey on February 6, 2023, which resulted in over 55,000 fatalities.

Despite the capability to send alerts to a vast number of users, the system only issued 469 high-priority 'Take Action' alerts during the initial quake, significantly underperforming.

While a lower-level 'Be Aware' warning was sent to half a million users, it did not provide the critical immediate alert that the 'Take Action' warning was designed to deliver.

A BBC investigation revealed that no individuals received a life-saving 'Take Action' alert before the earthquake, and a subsequent quake later that day was also misjudged, leading to over 8,000 high-priority alerts.