( CNN ) -- A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Friday night 41 km ( 26 miles ) north-northwest of San Jose , Costa Rica , the U.S. Geological Survey reported . Journalist Djenane Villanueva in San Jose told CNN she felt the earthquake , that it was long , but that she had not received any immediate reports of damage or injuries . The incident occurred at 7:54 p.m. ( 9:54 p.m . ET ) at a depth of 98 km ( 61 miles ) , USGS said . `` It was strong , '' said Esteban Solis Mora , a telephone operator at the Real Hotel and Club Tower , near the center of San Jose . He said he felt at least three shocks over a period of about three minutes , but said he could see no damage and was aware of no injuries .
5.9 quake strikes 100 miles from the capital city of San Jose . Effects were felt in San Jose . Incident occurred just before 8 p.m. ( 8 p . m )