Earthquake preparedness is one of those topics where watching someone walk through it beats reading about it. This list rounds up the ten most-viewed YouTube videos on preparing for and surviving an earthquake, ranked by actual view count at the time of writing.
Across the list you’ll find a mix of quick animated explainers, kids’ educational shorts, slick science-channel productions, and one full-length documentary. Whether you want a five-minute overview or a deep dive into how entire cities engineer against megaquakes, there’s something here that fits.
1. 7 Ways to Survive Natural Disasters
BRIGHT SIDE · 10.4M views · 9:34 · 2018
The most-watched video on this list by a wide margin, this BRIGHT SIDE animated listicle covers survival across several natural disasters, not just earthquakes. At under ten minutes with over 10 million views, it's a fast, broadly appealing overview rather than a focused deep-dive.
2. Here's EXACTLY What to Do When the Next Megaquake Hits: Cascadia Subduction Zone
PBS Terra · 2.8M views · 12:13 · 2022
PBS Terra takes a documentary approach to the Cascadia Subduction Zone, explaining what a megaquake in the Pacific Northwest would look like and what response looks like. At just over 12 minutes, it suits viewers who want science-backed context from a trusted public-media channel rather than a quick tips list.
3. How To Earthquake-Proof A House
Veritasium · 2.4M views · 19:03 · 2023
Veritasium's nearly 20-minute video visits Japan's giant earthquake simulator to explore how buildings are engineered to withstand major quakes. It's a polished science-channel production best for viewers curious about the engineering and structural side of earthquake readiness.
4. 10 Ways to Survive an Earthquake, According to Experts
BRIGHT SIDE · 2.2M views · 8:40 · 2018
Another BRIGHT SIDE animated listicle, this one focused specifically on earthquakes and framed around expert-sourced advice. At 8:40 it's a quick watch aimed at a general audience, including people who don't live in seismic zones.
5. How To Survive An Earthquake? | Earthquake Safety Tips | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz
Peekaboo Kidz · 2M views · 5:55 · 2021
From the Dr. Binocs Show on Peekaboo Kidz, this is an animated educational video made for children. Just under six minutes long, it's a solid pick if you want something to watch with kids rather than an adult-oriented briefing.
6. How to Survive an Earthquake
How to Survive Show · 1.3M views · 4:55 · 2020
This short from the How to Survive channel (by the makers of What If) dramatizes the moment a quake strikes before walking through survival guidance. At just under five minutes, it's one of the quickest watches on the list for someone wanting a fast, punchy answer.
7. The Big One: How a megathrust earthquake could hit the Pacific Northwest
CityNews · 1.1M views · 41:38 · 2024
CityNews delivers a full 41-minute documentary on a potential magnitude 9.0 megathrust earthquake hitting Vancouver and the Pacific Northwest, with expert interviews and preparedness coverage. This is the deep-dive option for viewers willing to invest the time.
8. How to Protect Yourself During an Earthquake | Disasters
SIKANA English · 887K views · 3:38 · 2016
SIKANA English offers a short animated tutorial covering what to do before, during, and after an earthquake, produced as part of a larger disaster-response program. At 3:38 it's the most compact instructional video here, suited to someone who wants the essentials fast.
9. The Earthquake Plan | Family | Little Fox | Bedtime Stories
Little Fox – Kids Stories and Songs · 885.1K views · 3:43 · 2019
This Little Fox animated story follows a family learning about earthquake safety, aimed squarely at young children and ESL learners. At under four minutes it's a gentle, story-driven option for parents rather than a technical resource.
10. How Tokyo Made Itself Earthquake-Proof
Half as Interesting · 550.6K views · 7:14 · 2024
Half as Interesting looks at how Tokyo engineered itself into one of the most earthquake-resilient cities on earth. At just over seven minutes, it's a snappy, entertaining explainer for viewers more interested in the big-picture infrastructure story than personal checklists.
Ranked by YouTube view count as of October 14, 2026. View counts move around, so the order here reflects the day this list was compiled. All videos belong to their respective creators – watching them here plays them directly from YouTube, so views and any ad revenue still go to the channel.
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