The short version
A Japanese disaster-alert app with real-time earthquake and seismic-intensity updates.
From the HackerLinks archive
NERV Disaster Prevention app
A Japanese disaster-alert app with real-time earthquake and seismic-intensity updates.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-07-29
Last seen:2026-07-29
Times seen:1
Website:x.com
Why it caught our attention
A firsthand user called it faster than official sources and useful enough to visualize an arriving shockwave.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-07-29
“The Nerv app is quite good. It usually gives real-time alerts faster than the official sources.”
timr · recommendation · first hand use
Direct HN comment
7.1 Earthquake in Japan