A US geophysicist has issued a warning about the possibility of a strong earthquake in Mexico City, following a recent tremor in Colombia, according to a report by Infobae.
The warning comes as scientists in Mexico have been analyzing the seismic activity in South America. Experts from Mexico's National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) have separately stated that the earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia were caused by the movement of the Nazca and South American tectonic plates, as reported by La Jornada.
While the IPN scientists have clarified that the South American quakes do not directly affect Mexico, the American geophysicist's alert has drawn attention to the region's seismic vulnerability. The geophysicist's specific reasoning for the Mexico City warning was not detailed in the available reporting.
Mexico City sits in a zone of significant seismic risk, largely due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire. This is a horseshoe-shaped area around the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur, according to W Radio México. The region includes countries like Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela, all of which are exposed to tectonic activity.
The IPN experts have been quoted by both El Universal and Quadratín México, emphasizing that the recent earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia do not have a direct impact on seismic conditions in Mexico. However, the geophysicist's warning suggests a different perspective on potential risks for the capital.
Residents and authorities in Mexico City are likely to monitor any further statements from the US geophysicist for more specific details on the timing or magnitude of the potential earthquake he has warned about.
