Mexico’s goal against Germany in Sunday’s World Cup was seismic.
The nation’s geological service said the celebrations that broke out in Mexico City after its beloved team kicked its first — and winning goal — were so large, they likely triggered two earthquake sensors in the city.
“The #sismo detected in Mexico City originated artificially,” the Institute of Geologic and Atmospheric Investigations tweeted. “Possibly by massive jumps during the Goal of the selection of # Mexico in the world.”
The service even posted an image of the seismic readings.
The capital of the soccer-mad country is home to nearly 9 million people, making it larger than New York City.
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