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Earthquake Shakes Central Costa Rica
By Explore Costa Rica.com staff
Mar 6, 2010, 06:34

Earthquake Shakes Central Costa Rica

Costa Rica 4.4 Earthquake

SAN JOSE - A 4.4-magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale hit central Costa Rica late Friday evening.

The strong quake was felt in the capital city and nearby communities such as Desamparados in the Central Valley. Home owner Steve Brecht reported: "At 10:35 pm last night, while I was in bed, we got hit with a 4.4 quake. Scared me to death. The house shook for about 15 seconds it seemed - the quake was similar to the one we had experienced years ago, but not quite as strong and didn't last as long."

To date, there is no report of casualties or damage. 

San Jose Guide:

San Jose, the Capital of Costa Rica, is the hub of all transportation in Costa Rica. For that reason, it is usually the first place you will visit while in Costa Rica. It lies between three Costa Rica volcanoes. There is a large variety of Costa Rica hotels, parks, restaurants and attractions for visitors. The first thing noticed about San Jose is the local friendliness. The city is set up on a pretty logical grid system. When on foot and touring the capital, Costa Ricans, also known as Ticos, are always willing to lend a hand with directions. Always remember though, locals use landmarks not street names for directions, and if you just can't figure out where you are, find a local church. Every church in Costa Rica faces west. While in the Capital, you have access to the best public transportation in all of Central America.  

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