Oasis 2009 Concert in Edinburgh Recorded the Most Ground-Shaking Seismic Event at Murrayfield

Oasis’ 2009 performance at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium has been officially ranked as the most ‘ground-shaking’ concert in the venue’s history, according to seismic data analyzed by the British Geological Survey (BGS). The band’s June 17, 2009 gig surpassed other notable events, including Red Hot Chili Peppers in 2004 and Taylor Swift in 2024. The seismic power of Oasis’ show reached a peak of 215.06kW, more than double the energy generated by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, which came in at 106.87kW. The data was gathered from a seismic station 4 kilometers away from the stadium, measuring ground movement caused by the crowd’s energy, such as jumping and dancing. The 2009 gig’s peak energy coincided with the band’s performance of ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll Star,’ which BGS seismologist Callum Harrison found particularly fitting for such an event. Although Oasis is returning to Murrayfield as part of their reunion tour this weekend, it remains to be seen if the band’s latest shows will surpass their 2009 performance in seismic power. The BGS continues to monitor such events to better understand the energy produced by large crowds, which is key to their seismic research.