4.1 and 3.7 magnitude earthquakes shook Costa Rica yesterday during Central American Games festivities

March 4^th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com)  Although spectators watching the opening ceremonies of the Central American Games at the National Stadium may have not noticed, a pair of earthquakes shook Costa Rica yesterday.

 

The first, which registered 3.7 on the Richter scale, struck at 8:36pm.

 

The second, a 4.1 magnitude quake, struck at 8:59pm.

 

The epicenter of both quakes was in Puntarenas, 31km southwest of Estero Garita in Aguirre.

 

No damage or injuries have been reported.

 

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