Strong Tremor in Costa Rica with Epicenter in San Jose and Depth of only 4 Kilometers

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A strong tremor was recorded at 0:45 a.m. this Friday, August 22. According to the Seismological and Vulcanological Observatory of Costa Rica (Ovsicori), of the National University (UNA), the magnitude was 4.1 degrees and the epicenter was located the vicinity of the Tournón neighborhood in San José, with a depth of 4 kilometers.The Ovsicori added that the origin of the earthquake was tectonic due to local failure.On the other hand, the National…