12 Best Earthquake and Seismology Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Are you curious about what causes the earth to shake? Do you know how to stay safe? Join us to learn about earthquake science, safety, and history. Warning: includes many silly jokes and puns ...because learning should be FUN! more

In this broadcast, Dr. Jones shares how the world works, why you might feel the way you do about a particular disaster, and how you can manage the chaos around you that is real life. The topics range from earthquakes to other disasters that affect people, as well as the history of science and big disasters, and how through understanding why, we are more able to manage it and be more successful at 'getting through it.' more

Earthquake News and Info Tracker: Your Daily Source for Earthquake UpdatesStay informed and prepared with the 'Earthquake News and Info Tracker' podcast. Tune in daily for the latest updates on seismic activities, including real-time earthquake reports, expert analyses, and safety tips. Whether you're a concerned citizen, a researcher, or just curious about earthquakes, our podcast provides comprehensive coverage of seismic events from around the world. Subscribe now to stay ahead with accurate and timely earthquake information. more

From LAist Studios, the creators of The Big One, the second season of The Big Disaster series will provide you with a wildfire survival guide that includes not just tangible safety tips — but hope for our future.  As the world enters a new age of wildfires, science reporter Jacob Margolis hosts Season 2: The Big Burn, a deep dive into personal stories that illuminate the history of how we got here, why we keep screwing things up, and what we can do to survive and maybe even thrive while the world around us burns.Season 1: The Big One -  When The Big One hits it'll take under two minutes for more than 10 million Southern Californians to lose internet, power, and a sense of security. Host Jacob Margolis and Producer Misha Euceph take you on a journey to understand what the catastrophic earthquake will mean for Los Angeles, the U.S., and the world. This is what you need to know to survive. Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live, the Strelow Family, and by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people. more

On February 22, 2011, a devastating earthquake shook Christchurch, killing 185 people. One hundred and fifteen of those people were in the CTV building. The building should never have been built. more

A catastrophic earthquake hits Canada's West Coast. In Fault Lines CBC Vancouver Seismologist Johanna Wagstaffe guides you through two disastrous scenarios so you can prepare yourself, your family, and your neighbours. more

First-hand accounts of the February 2011 Earthquake & its aftermath.

We all have experienced natural hazards in our lives: earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunami, floods: they impact our society at the most fundamental levels. Through rigorous testing and outreach programs, the team at the Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure is committed to making sure the next natural hazard doesn't have to be a disaster for you and your family. From the National Science Foundation and the Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure: This is DesignSafe radio! more

What's going on in Los Angeles related to disasters and the history of the City of Angels? What have we learned about the major earthquakes in our past, and how does that affect the future? Why do people continue to die in house fires? How do we live through this bizarre COVID-19 pandemic? Listen to our experts as we share valuable stories about disasters in the history of Los Angeles - and explain how you can be better prepared to survive the next big disaster! more

Makayla Clark takes a look at the truth and history of Alaska's geology from volcanoes to earthquakes, glaciers to tsunamis. more

Hosted by GNS Scientist hazard and risk expert Dr Mary Anne Clive, each episode introduces you to the brilliant minds working to keep New Zealanders safe, powered, and prepared — through tsunamis, tectonics, and tomorrow's technology. Listen. Learn. Be inspired. more

Open dialogue about important issues in earthquake science presented by Center scientists, visitors, and invitees. more