Taylor Swift fans took her advice from the song “Shake it off” quite literally at her recent concert in Seattle, causing seismic activity comparable to a 2.3 magnitude earthquake, according to seismologists. Western Washington University seismologist Jackie Caplan-Auerbach investigated the event after noticing discussions about earthquakes on a social media group she monitors. She analyzed 10 hours of seismic data and found that the ground shaking generated by Swift’s concert was similar to a previous event caused by Seattle Seahawks fans. Although comparisons between the two events are challenging, Caplan-Auerbach stated that the seismic activity caused by Swift’s concert was more intense and lasted longer. Seismologist James Hammond explained that it is common for human activities, such as parties and concerts, to create vibrations that travel as sound waves through the Earth. He noted that the 2.3 magnitude earthquake caused by Swift’s concert would have only been felt in close proximity and would not have caused any damage. Caplan-Auerbach concluded that the vibrations were likely caused by the combination of loud music, cheering, stomping, and dancing of the fans. Swift herself has not commented on the seismic activity, but she did express her gratitude for the energetic atmosphere at her Seattle concerts. The next major artist to perform at the venue will be Beyoncé in September, and Caplan-Auerbach jokingly mentioned that she is working on a proposal to compare the seismic activity of the two events for scientific purposes.
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