Earthquake Hits Costa Rica
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An earthquake has struck Costa Rica. The preliminary magnitude was 5.8, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Details from the USGS:
Date-Time:
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 10:55:11 UTC
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 04:55:11 AM at epicenter
Location: 9.227°N, 83.980°W
Depth: 27.9 km (17.3 miles)
Distances from epicenter:
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75 km (46 miles) S of SAN JOSE, Costa Rica
115 km (71 miles) NW of Golfito, Costa Rica
120 km (74 miles) SE of Puntarenas, Costa Rica
135 km (83 miles) SW of Limon, Costa Rica
This page will be updated if the event proves significant.
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