A fiber optic vibration sensor is disclosed. This invention has an optical fiber of a tubular configuration that includes a cladding layer and a core, having a first end, a second end and a sensing region; a source of laser for emitting laser onto the first end of the optical fiber; an optical diode connected to the second end of the optical fiber; and an optical wave analyzer connected to the optical diode; wherein the sensing region includes at least a polished region formed by polishing a side of the optical fiber and a grating disposed in the polishing region.