Playa Azul, Michoacán
City in Michoacán, Mexico / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Playa Azul (en: Blue Beach) is a beachside town in the Mexican state of Michoacán. The city lives from tourism and fishing. It is the southern terminus of Federal Highway 37, which connects it with the state of San Luis Potosí.[2]
Quick Facts Country, State ...
Playa Azul | |
---|---|
City | |
Coordinates: 17°58′57″N 102°21′08″W | |
Country | Mexico |
State | Michoacán |
Municipality | Lázaro Cárdenas |
Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) |
Population (2010)[1] | |
• Total | 3,139 |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
Close
The town was the epicentre of the Playa Azul earthquake, a magnitude Mw 7.2 (Ms 7.3) quake that struck on 24 October 1981.[3][4]
The town was featured in the 2021 racing game Forza Horizon 5.[citation needed]