A strong earthquake shook southern Costa Rica near the border with Panama on Friday evening, knocking out power in places but there were no immediate reports of injuries or major damage. The US Geological Survey reported that the quake had a magnitude of 6.0 and struck at 5:22 pm local time at a depth of about 12 miles. Its epicenter was about 12 miles north of the town of Golfito.
Ellery Quesada, a journalist with Channel 9 in Palmar Norte, near the epicenter, told The Associated Press that it was felt strongly in the region. “We have reports that in Puerto Jimenez the power was out and some power poles toppled,” Mr Quesada said by phone, adding that aftershocks were felt in the minutes afterward. The USGS recorded at least one subsequent temblor of magnitude 4.9. READ MORE
