Liverpool fans created a tremor that registered on the Richter scale during their Premier League title-clinching victory against Tottenham.
Scientists have revealed that celebrations for Alexis Mac Allister's goal registered 1.74 on the scale, just shy of the 2.0 needed to qualify as a minor earthquake.
The seismic activity was recorded by researchers from the University of Liverpool who were on site at Anfield for Sunday's match.
Liverpool initially fell behind when Spurs scored first, but they equalised in the 24th minute.
Liverpool fans created a tremor that registered on the Richter scale during their Premier League title-clinching victory against Tottenham
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The Reds went on to secure a commanding 5-1 victory at Anfield.
This result was particularly significant as it clinched Liverpool's 20th league title.
Scientists from the University of Liverpool were present at the match, carefully recording the seismic signals generated by the crowd's reactions throughout the game.
The researchers correlated each goal with specific seismic measurements, revealing a fascinating pattern of fan-generated tremors.
Scientists from the University of Liverpool have opened up after the Reds' Premier League title win
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Mohamed Salah's goal produced the second-largest seismic activity, registering 1.60 on the Richter scale.
Destiny Udogie's own goal in the second half measured 1.35, making it the third most powerful tremor.
Cody Gakpo's first-half strike registered 1.03 on the scale, completing the top four seismic events recorded during the match.
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Dr Farnaz Kamranzad, from the university's Department of Earth, Ocean, and Environmental Sciences, said: "Who knew that football fans could generate seismic energy? This experiment shows us that science is everywhere, even hidden beneath the roar of a goal at Anfield!"
"Incredibly, we recorded six seismic events with equivalent Richter magnitudes from 0.7 to 1.75.
"These were small tremors, not strong enough to be felt in the stands, but powerful enough to leave a clear and lasting mark at Anfield."
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Dr Kamranzad further noted: "Every cheer, every celebration, leaves a trace beneath our feet, a seismic fingerprint of collective joy, written into the Earth's memory long after the final whistle!"
His colleague Dr Antoine Septier added: "The experiment was an exciting experience, demonstrating that science can be both engaging and accessible to the public.
"I hope that our work inspires a new generation of seismologists and fosters a broader appreciation for the scientific process."
Liverpool have won the Premier League title under Arne Slot at the first time of asking
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The result means Liverpool can now claim to be the most successful team in English men's football history.
The club is level with Manchester United on 20 league titles.
However, Liverpool are ahead of their rivals in terms of European Cup triumphs, with six compared to United's three.
