2012 Costa Rica earthquake
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The 2012 Costa Rica earthquake occurred at 08:42 local time (14:42 UTC) on September 5. The epicenter of the 7.6 Mw earthquake was in the Nicoya Peninsula, 11 kilometers east-southeast of Nicoya.[6] A tsunami warning was issued shortly afterwards, but later cancelled. Two people are known to have died, one from a heart attack and another, a construction worker, crushed by a collapsing wall.[7] It was the second strongest earthquake recorded in Costa Rica's history, following the 1991 Limon earthquake.[8]
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 2012-09-05 14:42:08 |
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ISC event | 601675877 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | September 5, 2012 (2012-09-05) |
Local time | 08:42:08 |
Magnitude | 7.6 Mw |
Depth | 40.2 km (25.0 mi)[1] |
Epicenter | 9.996°N 85.318°W / 9.996; -85.318 |
Areas affected | Costa Rica |
Total damage | US$44.8 million[2] |
Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme)[3] |
Peak acceleration | 1.61 g (1580 cm/s2) [4] |
Aftershocks | 1,650[5] |
Casualties | 2 dead |
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