Earthquake strikes northwestern coast of Costa Rica
Posted September 5, 2012 11:18 am.
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A 7.9 magnitude earthquake has struck the northwestern coast of Costa Rica, Wednesday morning.
The U.S. Geological Survey reports the quake on the Pacific Coast was centered approximately 50 miles south of Liberia, Costa Rica, a popular travel destination for Canadians.
There were no immediate reports of damage of casualties.
Meanwhile, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said earthquakes of such a large magnitude have the potential to generate a widespread destructive tsunami affecting coastlines of every Caribbean island. However, there is no warning at this time.
