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earthquake in costa rica, costa rica news, cnn, costa rica, earthquake costa rica 6.1 magnitude earthquake rocks Costa Rica, sends panicked people into streets A strong earthquake tremored the Costa Rican capital of San Jose Thursday afternoon, sending the local residents into almost fear death and running into streets. There were no reports of injuries in the minutes following the earthquake. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 6.1 magnitude temblor struck 22 miles (35 kilometers) northwest of San Jose, at a depth of 28 miles (35 kilometers). Canal 7 television showed images of broken windows, fallen ceiling panels and cracked walls. It said the quake was felt strongly throughout the small Central American country. There is damage near the epicenter, and rumors that a dam near the epicenter could have cracks in it, and an evacuation of the area is being considered. There are damaged roads, and small damage in buildings country-wide. San José airport is currently closed. Read more here at http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/world/?regionID=39