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Mexico’s Victory Over Ecuador Made the Ground Shake. Was It an Artificial Earthquake?
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The Mexican national team defeated Ecuador in a 2026 World Cup match. Seismic monitoring equipment detected vibrations during and after the game. Scientists have not confirmed whether the vibrations were caused by fan activity or other factors.
Original reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/mexicos-victory-over-ecuador-artificial-earthquake/