7.6 Magnitude Quake Strikes Off Of Costa Rica

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Costa Rica at 8:42 a.m. on Sept. 5, according to the U.S. Geological Service.

The earthquake, located about 90 miles west of Costa Rica's capital San Jose, was originally measured as a 7.9, but downgraded after a review by seismologists.

A Tsunami watch and warning is in effect for parts of the Pacific located closer to the earthquake, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. There's a chance that Hawaii could reach warning status.

Here's a map from USGS....(click on link for map):

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