Taylor Swift’s recent concert in Edinburgh made waves in more ways than one. The global superstar’s Eras Tour show at Murrayfield Stadium not only impressed fans with her performance but also caused seismic activity in the Scottish city. According to the British Geological Survey (BGS), Swifties danced so vigorously during the concert that the earth literally moved beneath them. The concert on Friday night was particularly energetic, with 23.4 nanometres (nm) of movement being recorded.
The BGS reported that songs like “Ready For It?”, “Cruel Summer”, and “Champagne Problems” generated the most seismic activity during each night of the concert. These songs got fans on their feet and dancing, resulting in significant vibrations that could be felt from several kilometers away. Even though the vibrations were intense, they were likely only felt by those in the immediate vicinity of the stadium.
Despite the earth-shaking dance party that took place during her concert, Taylor Swift was thrilled with the energy and enthusiasm of her fans. She took to Instagram to thank the audience in Edinburgh for breaking the all-time attendance record for a stadium show in Scotland three times in a row. With a minimum of 73,000 people in attendance at each show, Swift’s concerts in Scotland now hold the title for the most-attended in Scottish history.
This isn’t the first time that Taylor Swift’s concerts have caused seismic activity. During her Seattle concerts in July 2023, fans danced so much that they generated the equivalent of a 2.3 magnitude earthquake. The energy and excitement of Swifties have made her Eras Tour a truly unforgettable experience for both the singer and her fans.
As Taylor Swift continues her Eras Tour, she reflected on the impact and significance of reaching the 100th show milestone. She confirmed that the tour will come to an end in December after three final shows in Vancouver. Despite the bittersweet realization that the tour is coming to a close, Swift expressed gratitude for the experience, describing it as the most exhausting but also joyful and rewarding thing that has ever happened to her.
Taylor Swift’s concert in Edinburgh was not just a musical event but an earth-shaking experience that left a lasting impression on the city and its residents. The seismic activity caused by her energetic performance serves as a testament to the power of music to bring people together and create unforgettable moments.