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September 05, 2012 · News

Costa Rica Earthquake 2012: 7.6 Magnitude Hits San Jose, Causes Tsunami Warning [SEE VIDEO]

A earthquake hit Costa Rica on Wednesday killing at least two people and triggered a Tsunami warning. The earthquake struck at 8:42 a.m. local time. In San Jose, the 7.6 magnitude quake rattled the street as phones went down and water flowed out of pools. According to the local Red Cross two people died during the earthquake, one of them from a heart attack and one from being crushed under a collapsing wall.

by Lena Vazifdar