Possible Meteorite Impact Near Puebla and Hidalgo, Mexico

By Nancy Atkinson - February 11, 2010 at 11:34 AM UTC | Planetary Science

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Reports of a possible meteorite impact in Mexico are popping up on various places around the net. Via Twitter,

this translated article

said a bright light "accompanied by a roar which swayed buildings and houses" was reported in towns in the bordering states of Puebla and Hidalgo, at about 18:30 local time on Wednesday, Feb. 10, and is being attributed to a meteorite. The article includes reports of a bridge collapsing and a 30-meter crater causing "tension among people."

We'll confirm if this is an actual meteorite hit as soon as more details become available.

The Bad Astronomer has also posted about this

, so check his site for updates, too. Here's a map of the region where the reports are originating.

[caption id="attachment_55479" align="alignnone" width="580" caption="A map showing Ahuazotepec Municipality, Puebla, bordering Cuautepec, Hidalgo, Mexico. Credit: Google Maps"]

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