Mexico Fans Trigger Seismic Signal After 2-0 World Cup Win Over Ecuador
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 2
Mexico Fans Trigger Seismic Signal After 2-0 World Cup Win Over Ecuador
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 2
Summary
A 22nd-minute goal by Julian Quiñones set off an "artificial seismic signal" in Mexico City as celebrating Mexico fans at Estadio Azteca jolted local monitoring equipment.
The surge came during Mexico's 2-0 Round of 32 win over Ecuador, with Raul Jimenez adding a second goal in the 31st minute to send the hosts into the Round of 16.
Officials described the reading as crowd-driven ground movement rather than a real earthquake, with no indication the stadium faced any danger.
The episode echoed 2018, when Mexico fans also registered on seismic monitors after Hirving Lozano's goal against Germany.