TCRN Update – The magnitude was just reduced to 7.6, still an extremely strong earthquake.
Two people are reported dead, one from a fall while working and the other by apparent heart attack.
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The Hospital in Puntarenas was evacuated due to excessive damage.
It is reported by the Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica on Cannel 6 that the entire Nicoya Peninsula was raised by approximately 1 meter.
Damage is reported on many houses, road, and bridges.
The Costa Rica News (TCRN)
San Jose Costa Rica
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The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude-7.9 earthquake shook 3 KM North East of Samara region of Costa Rica early Monday morning 8:42 am. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
The geological survey says the quake, which hit at about 8:42 a.m. local time, was felt strongly in all parts of Costa Rica.
The Costa Rica News (TCRN)
San Jose Costa Rica
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