Costa Rica: 6.0 earthquake off Pacific coast – no damage or injuries

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Seismologists say a magnitude-6.0 earthquake has struck off the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, but there are no reports of damage or injury.

The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake hit at 6:29 a.m. local time and it was centred 50 kilometres west of Sardinal, some 18 kilometres below the surface.

It was felt strongly along the coast, but the National Emergency Commission says it has received no reports of injuries or significant damage.

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