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6.2-magnitude quake hits Costa Rica, no injuries reported

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has rattled Costa Rica. There are no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has rattled Costa Rica.

There are no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

Red Cross spokesman Freddy Roman says the quake “was felt very strongly” at several of the agencies’ offices.

The U.S. Geological Survey says it was centred about 42 miles (67 kilometres) south of San Jose, the capital.

Local television stations interrupted their programming Thursday and received calls from viewers frightened by the quake.