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Strong earthquake strikes Costa Rica


    SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (Reuters) - A strong earthquake struck Costa Rica on Thursday shaking buildings and causing minor damage in the capital.

    The magnitude 6.2 quake occurred some 22 miles (35 km) from San Jose, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

    Residents of the capital reported pieces of ceiling falling but there were no immediate reports of casualties.

    (Reporting by John McPhaul)