Two moderately strong earthquakes rock Costa Rica

SAN JOSE:

Two moderately strong earthquakes struck central Costa Rica, including the capital San Jose, early Monday, causing minor damage but no reported injuries, authorities said.

The first of the two shallow quakes was a 5.4-magnitude tremor and originated at a depth of only seven kilometers, according to the National Seismological Network.

It occurred at 1:37 am (0737 GMT) and had its epicenter in Coronado, a few kilometers northeast of San Jose, where it was felt strongly.

A second 4.8-magnitude earthquake was felt two minutes later, in the same area.

It struck at a depth of 10 kilometers, the Seismological Network said.

The United States Geological Survey reported a single 4.9-magnitude quake at a depth of 10 kilometers.

Throughout the morning, several aftershocks were felt in San Jose and other cities.

There were no reports of fatalities or injuries.

The National Emergencies Commission reported a landslide on a road and some minor infrastructural damage.