If you had no idea WeChat could send earthquake alerts, you're definitely not alone. Screenshot via the China Earthquake Administration Mini-Program, Translation via WeChatLeft: Earthquake Early Warning; Middle: Earthquake Alert; Right: Warning Location SettingThe first new feature, 'Location Update,' is designed for people on the move. Image via China Earthquake Administration WeChatThe earthquake warnings can stay matched to where you actually are, instead of where you first enabled the service. Image via China Earthquake Administration WeChatThe service is built on China's National Earthquake Early Warning Project, which was completed in 2024. Image via China Earthquake Administration WeChatSince launching nationwide, WeChat's earthquake warning platform has reportedly issued more than 700 alerts and attracted over 60 million subscribers.