diff --git a/src/pilot.c b/src/pilot.c
index ee4bb28..8bc3d05 100644
--- a/src/pilot.c
+++ b/src/pilot.c
@@ -678,7 +678,8 @@ void pilot_explode(double x, double y, double radius,
       pilot_hit(p, &s, parent, dtype, damage);
 
       /* Shock wave from the explosion. */
-      spfx_shake(pow2(damage) / pow2(100.) * SHAKE_MAX);
+      if(p->id == PILOT_PLAYER)
+        spfx_shake(pow2(damage) / pow2(100.) * SHAKE_MAX);
     }
   }
 }