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

Strong Quake Hits Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast, No Damages 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
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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 damages 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.