During the early hours of this Wednesday, residents of Mexico City and the State of Mexico reported on social media the fall of a presumed meteorite or bolide in the area. They were surprised around 3:49 a.m. by a loud noise and flash in the sky, according to early reports and recordings from security cameras in the Valley of Mexico. The fall triggered car alarm systems.
The meteorite is believed to have exploded at an estimated altitude between 20 and 40 kilometers, generating an acoustic wave felt several kilometers away. So far, no government authority from the capital or Civil Protection has made statements about the incident. There is no confirmation of damage or effects due to the phenomenon, with citizen reports on social media being the main source of information on the matter.
The event was also visible in other states such as Pachuca, Hidalgo, where slight tectonic movements were reported. Despite the magnitude of the event, no major incidents have been recorded. People who witnessed the meteorite's passage shared videos and comments on social media, placing the topic among the main national trends. The explosion of the meteorite was captured on cameras and its impact in the area was evidenced.
