Strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off Costa Rica

SAN JOSE (BNO NEWS) — A strong earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica on Thursday afternoon, shaking buildings in the capital of San Jose.

The 6.2-magnitude earthquake at 4.16 p.m. local time (2216 GMT) was centered about 42 miles (67 kilometers) south-southwest of San Jose, or 91 miles (147 kilometers) west-southwest of Limon. It struck about 24.1 miles (38.8 kilometers) deep, making it a shallow earthquake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties, but residents in San Jose reported feeling light shaking.

The magnitude of the earthquake was too low to pose a tsunami threat.

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