Mexico fans trigger artificial earthquake celebrating World Cup victory over Ecuador

Fans celebrated Mexico's 2-0 victory against Ecuador in a World Cup knockout match on July 1, causing significant vibrations noted by seismologists. After two goals by Julian Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez, local seismic monitoring recorded tremors attributed to the mass jumping and cheering of nearly a million fans in the streets. The observation was made by Mexico's Digital Platform for Early Warning and Comprehensive Risk Management (SASSLA). In addition to the excitement, three people tragically lost their lives in Mexico City during the celebration. Researchers mentioned this phenomenon has been documented before, including during major concerts and sports events.

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