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Strong earthquake hits Costa Rica Costa Rica earthquake kills two
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A strong earthquake has struck Costa Rica, the US Geological Survey has said. A strong earthquake that struck Costa Rica on Thursday killed at least two people, officials say.
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). Two sisters were buried in a landslide triggered by the magnitude 6.1 tremor, centred some 35km (22 miles) north-west of the capital San Jose.
Reports say the quake - which hit at 1321 local time (1921 GMT) - cut off electricity in parts of the capital. Reports say the quake - which hit at 1321 (1921 GMT) - left several people injured in villages north of San Jose.
Frightened city residents rushed into the streets, but so far there have been no reports of any injuries. The earthquake cut off electricity in parts of the capital and officials reported damage to roads and houses.
Witnesses say they have not seen such a strong earthquake in 30 years, the AFP news agency reports. American Dan Whitlock said the earthquake was so strong that guests stumbled as they ran out of the hotel he was staying in.
"I was outside and all of a sudden I could see the whole building shaking," Reuters news agency quoted him as saying. "You could see the pool water moving like a tsunami."
Costa Rica is located on the Pacific Ring, which forms a belt of seismic activity along the edge of the Pacific Ocean.Costa Rica is located on the Pacific Ring, which forms a belt of seismic activity along the edge of the Pacific Ocean.