Haaland's Goals Literally Shook the Ground, Seismological Institute Confirms

Haaland found the net in the 29th and 43rd minutes. At those precise moments, the Norsar Seismological Institute registered signals attributed to fan celebrations near their measuring station.

According to Norsar, slightly weaker signals were also recorded during the opening kickoff, other Norwegian goals, a yellow card issued to Iraqi defender Zaid Tahseen, and the final whistle.

“When many people simultaneously react to important sporting moments, their collective movements can generate vibrations in the ground, which are registered by sensitive seismometers,” DPA quoted Norsar's statement.

Measurable tremors caused by fans at sporting or cultural events are nothing new. Recently, Montreal Canadiens hockey fans caused a minor earthquake during the Eastern Conference playoff semifinals against the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL.