Strong earthquake hits southern Costa Rica near the border with Panama

The US Geological Survey reported that the quake had a magnitude of 6.0 (PA)

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A strong earthquake has hit southern Costa Rica near the border with Panama, toppling items from store shelves and knocking out power in places.

The US Geological Survey reported that the quake had a magnitude of 6.0 and struck at a depth of about 12 miles. Its epicentre was about 12 miles north of the town of Golfito.