diff --git a/code/modules/power/cell.dm b/code/modules/power/cell.dm
index 617aced5ce..c79bd5e0e2 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/cell.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/cell.dm
@@ -176,10 +176,10 @@
 	log_admin("LOG: Rigged power cell explosion, last touched by [fingerprintslast]")
 	message_admins("LOG: Rigged power cell explosion, last touched by [fingerprintslast]")
 
-	explosion(T, devastation_range, heavy_impact_range, light_impact_range, flash_range)
-
 	qdel(src)
 
+	explosion(T, devastation_range, heavy_impact_range, light_impact_range, flash_range)
+
 /obj/item/weapon/cell/proc/corrupt()
 	charge /= 2
 	maxcharge /= 2