Quake in Costa Rica, No Reports of Major Damage

Quake in Costa Rica, No Reports of Major Damage
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SAN JOSE—A strong 6.5 magnitude quake struck the Pacific coast of Costa Rica near its capital city San Jose on Sunday night, but there were no initial reports of injuries or significant damage to infrastructure.

Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solis said authorities were gathering information and asked residents to remain calm and to be prepared for any possible aftershocks.