Design of an IoT-Based Earthquake Vibration Detection System Using MPU6050 Sensors with Real-Time Monitoring via a Mobile App
Keywords:
Internet of Things (IoT), MPU6050, ESP32, Earthquake Detection, Real-Time MonitoringAbstract
Advances in Internet of Things (IoT) technology enable electronic devices to communicate and exchange data in real time. This study aims to design and implement an IoT-based earthquake vibration detection system using an MPU6050 sensor and an ESP32 microcontroller with real-time monitoring via a mobile application. The research method used is engineering research with an iterative prototype approach. The system consists of an MPU6050 sensor as a vibration detector, ESP32 as a data processor and communication module, an IoT server, an LCD display, a buzzer, and a mobile application as the user interface. Acceleration data on the X, Y, and Z axes is processed using a threshold-based method to distinguish between normal conditions and earthquake events. The test results show that the system achieves a detection accuracy of 92.6%, with an average response time of 1.2 seconds from vibration detection to mobile notification delivery. In addition, the system demonstrates a data transmission reliability of 98.3%, indicating stable communication between the device and the IoT server. The system is capable of detecting vibration changes effectively, transmitting data in real time, and displaying monitoring information through a mobile application. Early warning notifications are successfully generated when vibration values exceed the defined threshold. Based on the results, the proposed system provides a low-cost, efficient, and easy-to-implement solution for earthquake vibration monitoring on a local scale. However, improvements are still required in adaptive threshold optimization and large-scale field testing to enhance system robustness and reliability under real-world conditions.
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