AC/DC’s concert in Melbourne has made headlines for an unexpected reason—the performance registered on seismographs. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported on this phenomenon. Seismic equipment located just over two miles away from the venue detected the concert’s vibrations.
Scientists at the Seismology Research Centre explained how the concert’s sound and crowd movement created measurable ground motion. Adam Pascale, the chief scientist at the center, described the phenomenon:
“The sound waves that people were experiencing nearby and feeling something through their bodies, that’s the equivalent to what our seismographs feel. We’re picking up the ground motion, we’re not picking up the sound from the air. So you’ve got speakers on the ground pumping out vibrations and that gets transmitted through the ground, but also the crowd jumping up and down is feeding energy into the ground.”
Pascale noted that synchronized crowd movement amplifies the signal detected by seismic equipment. “If everyone’s sort of bouncing in unison, it tends to amplify the signal so we can pick it up a little bit better. Whereas if it’s sort of just general crowd motion, like even at the grand final at the MCG [Melbourne Cricket Ground], we can still pick that up,” he explained.
The concert registered in the 2-5 hertz range on a seismograph at the research center’s Richmond office. This demonstrates the powerful impact of the performance on the surrounding environment.
AC/DC’s Melbourne concert on November 12, 2025, represented their first Australian performance in a decade. This seismic event marks a significant moment for the legendary rock band. Metal Injection reported that the show was so intense it caused measurable earthquake-like vibrations. This underscores the band’s enduring power and the energy they bring to their live performances.
The ground-shaking vibrations produced during the concert were substantial enough to be recorded by scientific monitoring equipment. This highlights the intensity of both the music and the crowd’s response at one of Australia’s premier venues. Spectrum FM documented that AC/DC’s Melbourne concert generated ground-shaking vibrations that scientists were able to verify. The show cemented its place in rock history.
The legendary rock band’s performance created measurable seismic waves during the POWER UP world tour. This demonstrates the sheer power and energy of their live show. Effingham Radio noted that AC/DC’s Melbourne concert registered seismic activity on nearby earthquake detectors. This stands as a testament to the band’s legendary status and the intensity of their performances.
The band is set to continue their POWER UP tour into 2026 with additional legs of the world tour. This promises more opportunities for fans worldwide to experience the raw power that only AC/DC can deliver on stage.
