This 4 Component Seismograph is a highly versatile multi-sensor technology designed for active earthquake regions, capable of recording high-quality vertical motion data from earthquakes of all magnitudes, both near and far. Its advanced accelerometer sensors remain on scale to accurately detect larger local earthquakes across all axes. With the ability to measure both strong motion and micro-seismic activity, RS4D ensures comprehensive seismic monitoring. Explore our free software tools to enhance data analysis and visualization.

OVERVIEW
Description
Stay on scale during the strongest seismic events with the RS4D, using both accelerometers and geophone technology.
The RS4D combines a geophone velocity sensor together with three accelerometers, offering an expanded range of seismic detection from micro-tremors to large-magnitude earthquakes. The RS4D captures both ground velocity and acceleration, making it ideal for environments where seismic intensity can saturate traditional seismographs. With its three accelerometers detecting motion on all axes, the RS4D is perfect for monitoring strong ground motion in earthquake-prone areas, as well as for applications like structural health monitoring.
Key Features:
- Integrated velocity (geophone) and acceleration sensors
- Captures both strong motion and micro-seismic activity
- Three accelerometers for horizontal and vertical local ground motion detection
- Wide decibel measurement range for broader sensitivity
- Compact, all-in-one portable design
Why Choose the RS4D?
The RS4D is designed for environments with strong seismic activity, ensuring the device remains accurate and on-scale even during intense ground motion. Its dual-sensor system—geophone and accelerometers—enables high-fidelity readings of seismic events, both near and far, while also capturing local acceleration motion across all axes, making the RS4D a top choice for earthquake-prone regions and applications requiring broad sensitivity.
The accelerometer sensors extend the RS4D’s usability to structural health monitoring, particularly where velocity sensors alone may fall short. Whether for local seismic monitoring or applications requiring advanced sensitivity, the RS4D delivers reliable data in a portable, easy-to-use package.
Scientific Publications:
- Seismic Observations in Bucharest Area with a Raspberry Shake Citizen Science Network.
- Reduce Seismic Risk: Analysis of a “Small Box” that Can Do a Lot.
- “Saving Precious Seconds”—A Novel Approach to Implementing a Low-Cost Earthquake Early Warning System.
- Monitoring of Local Earthquakes in Haiti Using Low‐Cost, Citizen‐Hosted Seismometers and Regional Broadband Stations.
- Seismic Instrumentation and Structural Health Monitoring of Essential Buildings.
All Raspberry Shake models easily integrate into existing networks and allow for rapid deployment.
Additional information
Variations | DIY Kit, Indoor, Outdoor |
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License | Education, Hobby, Professional |








OVERVIEW
Description
Stay on scale during the strongest seismic events with the RS4D, using both accelerometers and geophone technology.
The RS4D combines a geophone velocity sensor together with three accelerometers, offering an expanded range of seismic detection from micro-tremors to large-magnitude earthquakes. The RS4D captures both ground velocity and acceleration, making it ideal for environments where seismic intensity can saturate traditional seismographs. With its three accelerometers detecting motion on all axes, the RS4D is perfect for monitoring strong ground motion in earthquake-prone areas, as well as for applications like structural health monitoring.
Key Features:
- Integrated velocity (geophone) and acceleration sensors
- Captures both strong motion and micro-seismic activity
- Three accelerometers for horizontal and vertical local ground motion detection
- Wide decibel measurement range for broader sensitivity
- Compact, all-in-one portable design
Why Choose the RS4D?
The RS4D is designed for environments with strong seismic activity, ensuring the device remains accurate and on-scale even during intense ground motion. Its dual-sensor system—geophone and accelerometers—enables high-fidelity readings of seismic events, both near and far, while also capturing local acceleration motion across all axes, making the RS4D a top choice for earthquake-prone regions and applications requiring broad sensitivity.
The accelerometer sensors extend the RS4D’s usability to structural health monitoring, particularly where velocity sensors alone may fall short. Whether for local seismic monitoring or applications requiring advanced sensitivity, the RS4D delivers reliable data in a portable, easy-to-use package.
Scientific Publications:
- Seismic Observations in Bucharest Area with a Raspberry Shake Citizen Science Network.
- Reduce Seismic Risk: Analysis of a “Small Box” that Can Do a Lot.
- “Saving Precious Seconds”—A Novel Approach to Implementing a Low-Cost Earthquake Early Warning System.
- Monitoring of Local Earthquakes in Haiti Using Low‐Cost, Citizen‐Hosted Seismometers and Regional Broadband Stations.
- Seismic Instrumentation and Structural Health Monitoring of Essential Buildings.
All Raspberry Shake models easily integrate into existing networks and allow for rapid deployment.
Additional information
Variations | DIY Kit, Indoor, Outdoor |
---|---|
License | Education, Hobby, Professional |












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