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Mexico’s Victory Over Ecuador Made the Ground Shake. Was It an Artificial Earthquake?


Fans’ euphoric reactions to the Mexican national team’s recent victory in the 2026 World Cup caused a series of unusual vibrations that were detected by seismic warning systems.

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