1981 Playa Azul earthquake
| UTC time | 1981-10-25 03:22:15 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 610441 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | October 24, 1981 |
| Local time | 21:22 |
| Magnitude | 7.2 Mw 7.3 Ms |
| Depth | 33 km |
| Epicenter | 18°03′N 102°05′W / 18.05°N 102.08°W |
| Areas affected | Mexico |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Casualties | 3–9 killed, 28 injured |
The 1981 Playa Azul earthquake occurred on October 24, 1981, at 21:22 local time (03:22 UTC on October 25). It was located near Playa Azul, Michoacán, Mexico. The magnitude of the earthquake was Mw 7.2, or Ms 7.3. Three deaths were reported, two from Michoacán and one from Mexico City. Some buildings were damaged in both Michoacán and Mexico City. A small tsunami was registered in Acapulco with a maximum height of 9 cm.