Strong earthquake shakes Costa Rica's capital (6.0)

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Source: AP


SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Authorities say a 6-magnitude earthquake has shaken Costa Rica's capital. There are no immediate reports of casualties.

The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake's epicenter was 16 miles (25 kilometers) northwest of the capital, San Jose. Its depth was 44 miles (70 kilometers).

On Jan. 8, 2009, a 6.1 quake in central Costa Rica killed at least 20 people.

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liderinnova‎ This looks like an earthquake. There are roads broken and great alarm in all Costa Rica. It was felt everywhere here
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NewEarthquake‎ 6.0 earthquake, Costa Rica. May 13 4:47pm at epicenter (15m ago, 25km WNW of SAN JOSE, depth 70km).
Magnitude 6.0 - COSTA RICA‎ - usgs.gov

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