7.9 Earthquake Hits Off Coast Of Costa Rica, Caribbean-Wide Tsunami Watch In Effect [PHOTO]
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake shook the San Jose area of Costa Rica early Wednesday, sending vibrations through buildings and cutting out power in areas of the country's capital city, a Reuters correspondent and the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
Reports indicate that the quake hit close to Samara, a coastal area on the Pacific some 151 kms (94 miles) from the capital city. A Caribbean-wide tsunami watch is in effect, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.
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