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SSA Journals provide your users with vital access to the best and most current scientific research in seismology!
The Seismological Society of America (SSA) is mission-driven to publish high-impact papers that advance earthquake science worldwide. We accomplish this by publishing three of the leading journals in Seismology –
The Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America (BSSA)
Seismological Research Letters (SRL)
The Seismic Record (TSR)
All three journals are vital for your collection and give your researchers current, relevant information on seismic tools, technology and research authored by leaders in the field.
A subscription to SSA journals provides users with immediate access to:
- Timely research on current and applicable seismological events
- Groundbreaking special issues
- Access to the complete archives dating back to 1911 for BSSA and 1929 for SRL for deeper exploration
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To subscribe to SSA journals or renew your subscription, please email subscriptions@seismosoc.org or call +1-510-525-5474 |
| Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America (BSSA) | Seismological Research Letters (SRL) | The Seismic Record (TSR) |
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| BSSA publishes original peer-reviewed research at the frontiers of seismology and earthquake system science.
BSSA papers demonstrate a comprehensive and rigorous treatment of the subject that may include theoretical analyses, in-depth data analyses, advanced modeling and simulations, emerging techniques, methodological developments and applications. Invited review articles explore topics of broad interest to the community. Periodic special issues cover major earthquakes, new techniques and other advances in seismology. Authors may choose to publish their papers open access in BSSA.
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SRL publishes original peer-reviewed research on seismology and related topics of interest to the broad geoscience community.
SRL research papers present concise, focused studies that may center on a specific method, data set or event assessed through a multidisciplinary lens. The journal also features periodic special content and regular sections for papers on topics including emerging research, historical seismology, technology-driven advancements and special data collections. Authors may choose to publish their papers open access in SRL.
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The Seismic Record (TSR) is an open-access, online-only journal publishing short form papers covering the entire spectrum of seismological science. The journal provides an outlet for timely dissemination of early results, important updates and current topics that warrant rapid peer review and publication. Papers must be no more than 3500 words and include no more than 30 references. All articles in TSR are free to read and download.
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| TSR is an open-access journal with no subscription fee. Click here to view APC rates. |
BSSA Volume 117 – 2027 Subscription Rates
Includes online access during the subscription period to the entire BSSA electronic edition (1911 to present)
| 2027 BSSA SUBSCRIPTION RATES | Online | Print + Online, US | Print + Online, Outside US (Except India) |
Print + Online, India |
| Higher Ed Small (<5,000 FTEs) | $965 | $1,084 | $1,198 | $1,297 |
| Higher Ed Medium (5,001-25,000 FTEs) | $991 | $1,110 | $1,225 | $1,324 |
| Higher Ed Large (>25,000 FTEs) | $1,033 | $1,151 | $1,264 | $1,366 |
| Research Institution or Government Agency | $1,033 | $1,151 | $1,264 | $1,366 |
| Community College | $437 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Priority Mail Shipping | N/A | $151 | $221 | $221 |
SRL Volume 98 – 2027 Subscription Rates
Includes online access during the subscription period to the entire SRL electronic edition (1929 to present)
| 2027 SRL SUBSCRIPTION RATES | Online | Print + Online, US | Print + Online, Outside US (Except India) |
Print + Online, India |
| Higher Ed Small (<5,000 FTEs) | $546 | $669 | $785 | $885 |
| Higher Ed Medium (5,001-25,000 FTEs) | $628 | $755 | $869 | $970 |
| Higher Ed Large (>25,000 FTEs) | $823 | $957 | $1,072 | $1,171 |
| Research Institution or Government Agency | $823 | $957 | $1,072 | $1,171 |
| Community College | $151 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Priority Mail Shipping | N/A | $151 | $221 | $221 |
Subscription Terms and Conditions
The charts above provide an overview of the SSA subscription rates for our subscription journals – BSSA and SRL. As you review the rates, please note the following:
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- For academic institutions, FTE includes all students of your institution, regardless of area of study, and faculty.
- For all others, including Research Institutions, Corporations, and Government Agencies, FTE is calculated by the number of employees at the facility.
- Site License – All subscription rates are per-site/single site. Please contact subscriptions@seismosoc.org if you need multi-site license information.
- Subscription Term – All institutional subscriptions begin January 1 and end December 31 of each year, regardless of payment date.
- Coverage – Subscriptions include access to the current year published content, plus backfile access back to volume 1 for the term of the subscription.
- Shipping – For print subscriptions, shipping is included in subscription rates. Subscribers may opt to pay extra for priority shipping as noted in the rate chart.
- Combination Discount – Subscribers who order both BSSA and SRL together are eligible for a $25 discount off the package. Contact us if you’d like to subscribe to both journals.
- Refunds – No refunds will be issued after the first issue has been published.
How to Subscribe to SSA Journals
| Renewal notices are sent to existing subscribers or your designated agent starting in the fall of each year. To request a separate renewal notice or an invoice for a new order, please contact subscriptions@seismosoc.org. |
If you would like to subscribe to BSSA and SRL for 2026, please see subscription rates here, and contact subscriptions@seismosoc.org to purchase a subscription.
Payment Options
Prepayment in US dollars via wire transfer, credit card or check is required to activate your subscription.
Wire Transfer
- To pay by wire transfer please contact subscriptions@seismosoc.org for account details.
Credit Card
- SSA accepts payment by credit card via VISA, MasterCard and American Express.
Check
- All checks should be made payable to the Seismological Society of America. To pay by check, please include a printed copy of the renewal notice, write the renewal notice number in the check memo, and mail it to:
Seismological Society of America c/o Subscriptions
400 Evelyn Avenue, Suite 201
Albany, CA 94706-1375 USA
Accessing Your Online Subscription
IP Access
Access is provided through IP address registration. If you are a subscriber to BSSA and SRL and have already registered your IP addresses, you can access the journals directly from our websites at:
The Seismic Record (TSR) is a fully Open Access journal and can be accessed without subscription at:
Registering or Updating your IP addresses
To register IP addresses for the first time or to add IP addresses to an existing account, please send an email to subscriptions@seismosoc.org with the information you would like to register or update.
Usage Reports
To request a copy of the usage reports for your institution, please contact subscriptions@seismosoc.org. Note: SSA is COUNTER 5 compliant.
Accessibility
SSA journals are published on the GeoScienceWorld (GSW) platform, which includes accessibility and assistive technology compatibility features for screen readers, voice recognition software, keyboard navigation and screen magnification software, as detailed on their website: GSW Accessibility Statement.
Still have access questions?
For all other access questions or further assistance with your subscription, please email subscriptions@seismosoc.org.
Open Access Options
SSA offers authors an open access option for articles published in BSSA and SRL.
The Seismic Record (TSR) is a fully Open Access journal and can be accessed without subscription at https://pubs.geoscienceworld.org/tsr.
Claims
If you did not receive an issue of BSSA or SRL that was included with your subscription, or the issue arrived damaged, please file a claim by sending an email to subscriptions@seismosoc.org.
Claims for BSSA and SRL will be accepted after 8 weeks for US addresses, 10 weeks for addresses in Europe and the Americas and 12 weeks for addresses in Asia or Oceania.
The claim period lasts 120 days following the original shipping date of the issue. Claims will be accepted only 2 times per journal issue. If a claim is submitted for an issue after the claim period has closed, or the number of claims exceeds the 2-claim per journal issue limit, the claim will not be accepted.
Single-Issue Orders
Print copies of past issues are available for both BSSA and SRL. Please contact info@seismosoc.org for pricing and availability.