Costa Rica has been hit by a large earthquake.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) says the tremor measured 7.9 on the Richter scale.
Witnesses say buildings were rattled in the capital San Jose and power was cut in some parts.
A Caribbean-wide tsunami alert has been issued.
The major quake was centred about 80 kilometres south of Liberia and was at a depth of 120 kilometres.
“Earthquakes of this size have the potential to generate a widespread destructive tsunami that can affect coastlines across the entire Caribbean region” the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said.
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