Hyperion Core: Building a Transparent Seismic Research Dashboard

The Hyperion Core research dashboard is a Japan-focused, bilingual project aimed at providing transparent and education-focused seismic information. The system retrieves recent earthquake events from the USGS past-hour catalog and filters them to a specific region, presenting key details such as magnitude, depth, location, and event time.

The dashboard incorporates a Japan-centered globe, a prefecture directory, preparedness resources, offline-capable app shell, and local peer-to-peer messaging demos. It is built using Next.js, React, and TypeScript, with additional examples and starter modules in various programming languages available for exploring concepts like frame parsing, signal processing, scientific modeling, and inference adapters.

Hyperion Core includes two model-related features: the Gemini Live API, which offers an optional English/Japanese voice conversation feature, and a logistic regression demo that trains a synthetic classifier to demonstrate a machine-learning workflow. However, the dashboard does not include a validated seismic prediction model or any real-time warning feed.

The project emphasizes the importance of being explicit about the limitations of its data and visualizations, as earthquakes and emergency information can significantly influence important decisions. Hyperion Core is not connected to field sensors, Japan's official Earthquake Early Warning system, emergency dispatch, sirens, or infrastructure controls. Its visuals and hardware telemetry are illustrative and not measurements of real earthquake risk.

It is crucial to rely on Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) and local authorities for official earthquake information and emergency guidance. Hyperion Core serves as a research prototype for exploring software development and communicating the boundaries of data, rather than a tool for operational or emergency decision-making.