Can You Feel an Earthquake on a Plane?

So, what happens to these seismic waves when you're high above the ground? Will you able to feel or hear the sound of the rumble in an airplane? The short answer is NO.

Can a plane in the air feel an earthquake?

Rather, they discern the sound produced when seismic waves move through solid matter -- such as the rumbling of a building and its contents. You wouldn't be able to detect these sounds from a flying airplane, nor would you be able to feel the infrasound waves we just mentioned.

What would happen if you were on an airplane during an earthquake?

Ballmann also said if you happen to be on an airplane on the ground when an earthquake hits, you can assume the same brace position you would for an emergency landing. San Francisco International Airport spokesman Doug Yakel said that planes, even on the ground, are a pretty safe place to be during an earthquake.