Acambay, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The 1921 Acambay Earthquake
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2019
1. The 1921 Acambay Earthquake Marker
Patrimonio Cultural del Edo. de México, 1978.
On November 19, 1921 at 7:20 a.m., a strong earthquake destroyed the town of Acambay in just 6 seconds, leaving numerous victims and material damage.
Cultural Heritage of the State of Mexico, 1978.
Erected 1978 by Patrimonio Cultural del Estado de México.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters. A significant historical date for this entry is November 19, 1921.
Location. 19° 57.392′ N, 99° 50.576′ W. Marker is in Acambay, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). It can be reached from Hidalgo just south of Moctezuma, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Acambay MEX 50300, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: History of Acambay (within shouting distance of this marker); Parish Church of San Miguel Arcángel (within shouting distance of this marker); Execution of Lindoro Cajiga (within shouting distance of this marker); Parish and Ex Convent of San Miguel Arcángel (within shouting distance of this marker); Foundation of the "Acambayense League" (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mexican Independence, Revolution and Acambay Earthquake (about 90 meters away); Maximiliano Ruiz Castañeda (about 120 meters away); Otomíes of Acambay (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Acambay.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2019
2. An additional small tablet on the 300th anniversary of the cross of Acambay in 1941
1641 Acambay 1941
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2019
3. The 1921 Acambay Earthquake Marker
The marker is attached to the base of a cross in this courtyard west of the San Miguel Arcángel Church (note the church's dome in the distance).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2019
4. A view of the reverse of the 1641 cross of Acambay
The featured marker is on the other side of the cross' base.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2019
5. The 1641 cross of Acambay
The marker is mounted on the lower base of this cross.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 8, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
