Fact check: The TikTok account @strangesaunashow posted a video titled 'ECLIPSE TRIGGERS EARTHQUAKE?!' in March 2024.
Verdict: mixed — Trust Score 55/100
This screenshot authentically shows a TikTok login screen from May 2026 featuring a video by @strangesaunashow. While the post itself is real, the claim that eclipses trigger earthquakes reported by the USGS, NASA, and recent 2026 research showing eclipses actually cause a 'seismic hush' due to reduced human activity.
- Platform
- tiktok
- Original post
- https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSx2ASuEQ/
- Verified on
- May 17, 2026
- Verification ID
- eTXO9gI4Dr3UwekTQbJCkQ
Original content reviewed
Platform: TIKTOK
Claims analyzed (3)
- verified: The TikTok account @strangesaunashow posted a video titled 'ECLIPSE TRIGGERS EARTHQUAKE?!' in March 2024.
The screenshot shows the account name and video title with a date of 2024-3-22. Search results confirm the existence of this account and its focus on paranormal and conspiracy content. - false: Solar eclipses can trigger earthquakes due to the alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth.
The USGS and NASA have repeatedly stated there is no causal link between eclipses and earthquakes. While tidal forces (new/full moon) have a negligible effect on seismic stress, it is not enough to 'trigger' quakes in a meaningful way. - verified: Research presented in 2026 shows that the 2024 solar eclipse actually caused a 'seismic hush' (decrease in ground vibrations).
A study presented at the 2026 Seismological Society of America (SSA) Annual Meeting confirmed that human-generated seismic noise dropped significantly during the 2024 eclipse as people stopped moving to watch the event.
Sources consulted (4)
- Strange Sauna | RedCircle — RedCircle
- Strange Sauna TikTok Profile — TikTok
- Can a Solar Eclipse Trigger an Earthquake? — Science Notes
- Study finds drop in seismic noise during solar eclipse — Roya News
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