EarthPulse

The Earth is constantly moving. Hundreds of earthquakes occur daily, most too small to feel but all detectable by seismometers around the world. EarthPulse transforms this constant geological activity into hauntingly beautiful ambient music.

How It Works

Data from USGS and other seismic monitoring networks is processed in real-time. Each earthquake generates a note—magnitude determines volume and duration, depth affects pitch, and location influences stereo positioning. The result is a 24/7 ambient broadcast that sounds like the planet breathing.

Regional Channels

Choose to listen to specific regions. The Pacific Ring of Fire creates deep, resonant drones. Japan's seismic activity produces rapid, melodic sequences. California generates a surprisingly rhythmic baseline. Or listen to the entire planet for a truly global experience.

"I play this while working. It's oddly calming knowing that what I'm hearing is real—the actual heartbeat of our planet, translated into something I can understand." — A geology professor and daily listener

Historical Playback

Explore the archives. Listen to historical earthquakes—the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake creates a powerful crescendo that lasts for minutes. Major events are bookmarked and annotated for educational exploration.