2017 Costa Rica earthquake

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On 12 November 2017 an earthquake with a moment magnitude of 6.5 occurred near Jacó, Costa Rica. It was also felt in parts of Nicaragua and Panama and was followed by more than 20 aftershocks. The earthquake led to three deaths by heart attack and at least two serious injuries.

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