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Innovation of Portable Tectonic Earthquake Detection System with Arduino Uno: An Affordable Early Warning System Solution

*Selfi Nur Hamidah orcid  -  Department of Science Education, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
Davina Razaktya Kayla Putri  -  Department of Science Education, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
Muhammad Kalvin Al Azhaar Rizqullah  -  Department of Science Education, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
Syita Urrofiqoh  -  Department of Science Education, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
Asfa Malia Hawa  -  Department of Science Education, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
Tutut Nurita  -  Department of Science Education, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
Wahono Widodo  -  Department of Science Education, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
Received: 3 Dec 2024; Revised: 30 Jul 2025; Accepted: 11 Aug 2025; Available online: 27 Nov 2025; Published: 27 Nov 2025.

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Indonesia, located in a highly seismic region due to the convergence of the Indo-Australian, Eurasian, and Pacific plates, requires affordable earthquake early warning systems. This research aims to develop an easy-to-use, portable tectonic earthquake detection system based on the Arduino Uno platform. The methodology encompassed the design of hardware and software, the installation of accelerometer sensors, and the programming of the Arduino to detect ground vibration intensity. Test results demonstrate that the system is sensitive to changes in vibration and can provide an audible warning via a buzzer when a predefined vibration threshold is exceeded. Although its accuracy is lower than that of professional seismographs, the system presents an economical solution for deployment in remote areas. Future development could incorporate GPS sensors and artificial intelligence to enhance its accuracy and expand its applicability across various disaster scenarios.

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Keywords: Arduino Uno, Tectonic Earthquake, Accelerometer Sensors, Early Warning, Portable Detection System

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