San Jose, July 06 (QNA) - An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of the Guanacaste Province, northwest of Costa Rica.

The US Geological Survey reported that the epicenter of the earthquake occurred 91 km from the Tamarindo area in the province, at a depth of 10 km.

There have been no reports of casualties or material damage as a result of the earthquake so far.

Costa Rica is exposed to earthquakes of different strengths due to its location on active geological layers that cause many underground cracks. (QNA)