Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Costa Rican coast, tsunami warnings issued
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
The(USGS) are reporting a 7.6- earthquake striking the coast, prompting the (PTWC) to issue warnings including the following countries in the region: , , , , , , , , and ; and a tsunami watch in .
The initial alert was based upon an evaluation of the earthquake, not on confirmation that a tsunami has been generated. Later reports indicate the alert was cancelled, the PTWC having predicted that any wave would have reachedin Nicaragua shortly before 16:00 .
The epicentre of the quake was 140 kilometres west of the Costa Rican capital,. A 6.1-Mw quake in January 2009, just 30km from the capital, killed at least 34 amid mudslides, falling rocks and trees. The emergency response to that earthquake included over 400 volunteers and workers.
- Mark Memmott. "UPDATE: Tsunami Warnings Canceled After Quake In Costa Rica" — , September 5, 2012
- "M7.6 - 10km NE of Hojancha, Costa Rica" — , September 5, 2012
- "Tsunami Bulletin Number 001" — , September 5, 2012