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| Strong earthquake hits Costa Rica | Strong earthquake hits Costa Rica |
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| A strong earthquake has struck Costa Rica, the US Geological Survey has said. | A strong earthquake has struck Costa Rica, the US Geological Survey has said. |
| It says the magnitude 6.2 tremor was centred some 35km (22 miles) north-west of the capital San Jose at a depth of 28km (17 miles). | It says the magnitude 6.2 tremor was centred some 35km (22 miles) north-west of the capital San Jose at a depth of 28km (17 miles). |
| Reports say the quake - which hit at 1321 local time (1921 GMT) - cut off electricity in parts of the capital. | |
| Frightened city residents rushed into the streets, but so far there have been no reports of any injuries. | |
| Witnesses say they have not seen such a strong earthquake in 30 years, the AFP news agency reports. | |
| Costa Rica is located on the Pacific Ring, which forms a belt of seismic activity along the edge of the Pacific Ocean. |