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6.0 magnitude quake hits near Costa Rica capital

13/05/2011 - 23:51

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (Reuters) - An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 hit Costa Rica on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of injuries.

The quake was centred about 16 miles (25 km) west of the capital city of San Jose at a depth of 43 miles (70 km).

There were no immediate reports of injuries from a Reuters witness.