Strong Quake Hits Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast, No Damage Reported

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By Reuters
October 12, 2024World News
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Strong Quake Hits Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast, No Damage Reported
A map shows the location of a 6.2 magnitude earthquake about 26 miles northwest of the coastal town of Tamarindo, Costa Rica, on Oct. 12, 2024. (USGS)

SAN JOSE—A 6.2 magnitude earthquake shook Costa Rica’s northwest Pacific coast on Saturday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), causing buildings to sway in the area but there were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries.

The epicenter of the quake was located about 26 miles northwest of the coastal town of Tamarindo, at a relatively shallow depth of 11 miles, the USGS said.

Costa Rica’s national emergencies agency CNE said it had no reports of damage associated with the quake, but some locals reported a sudden scare.

“It was really intense. My house has two floors and you could hear it very loudly. We are really scared,” said Lidiette Vasquez, a resident of Playa Potrero, located a short distance north of Tamarindo.

She added that since Friday, there have been other earthquakes felt in the area but no damage.