SASSLA is an advanced platform for digital alerting and comprehensive risk management, designed to provide timely seismic alerts and emergency notifications in Mexico. Integrated with the official Mexican Seismic Alert System (SASMEX), SASSLA ensures that users are prepared to take preventive actions seconds before seismic waves arrive. With cutting-edge technology and precise information delivery, the app empowers individuals and communities to enhance their safety and preparedness during seismic events.
Personalized Seismic Alerts
- Receive crucial details when the seismic alert is activated, including:
- Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) of seismic waves to your location.
- Approximate epicenter location to determine the earthquake’s origin.
- Perception predictions for your area, such as light, moderate, or strong impacts.
- The seismic alert is issued only for earthquakes that represent a threat to your specific location.
Coverage Details
Total Broadcast Coverage
- The seismic alert signal is fully accessible in key states like Mexico City, Mexico State, Morelos, Puebla, Guerrero, Oaxaca, Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco.
Partial Broadcast Coverage
- Some coverage is available in states like Chiapas, Veracruz, Tabasco, Guanajuato, Hidalgo, and Nayarit.
Detection Coverage
- With 96 seismic sensors, SASMEX monitors the most active seismic zones, including the Pacific Ocean regions and neovolcanic axis.
Reliable Anticipation Times
- SASMEX provides an opportunity time of approximately 20 to 120 seconds before the arrival of seismic waves.
- The anticipation time varies based on the distance between the earthquake's epicenter and the user’s location (e.g., over 100 seconds for Mexico City when the quake originates on the Michoacán coast).
Innovative Technology
- SASMEX is powered by advanced algorithms, artificial intelligence, and resilient telemetry systems to ensure reliable alerts.
- Recognized as the fastest seismic alert system globally, SASMEX operates consistently 365 days a year.
Global Recognition and Prestige
- SASMEX is the world’s first seismic alert system and a pioneer in seismic warning technology.
- Endorsed by prestigious international organizations, such as:
- International Association of Seismology and Physics of the Earth's Interior (IASPEI).
- United States Geological Survey (USGS).
- Seismological Society of America (SSA).
- Participates in international events and shares expertise with global specialists in disaster risk reduction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does SASSLA provide seismic alerts?
A: SASSLA receives real-time signals from SASMEX and delivers personalized alerts based on your location.
Q: Does the app cover all regions of Mexico?
A: SASSLA offers full coverage in key states and partial coverage in select regions with seismic activity.
Q: What is the anticipation time for seismic alerts?
A: Anticipation time ranges from 20 to 120 seconds, depending on the epicenter's distance from your location.
Q: Is SASMEX recognized internationally?
A: Yes, SASMEX is endorsed by renowned organizations like IASPEI, USGS, and the Seismological Society of America.
Q: Are seismic alerts issued for all earthquakes?
A: No, alerts are only activated for earthquakes posing a threat to your location.
Version History
v6.9.4 ---- 7 Apr 2025
- Bug fixes and improvements.
v6.9.2 ---- 31 Mar 2025
- Bug Fixes and improvements.
v6.8.4 ---- 11 Jun 2024
- Bug fixes and improvements.
