6.1 Earthquake hits Costa Rica

The USGA is reporting a 6.1 Earthquake near San Jose, Costa Rica at 01:21PM (CST).

UPDATED: 1/9/09
-Government to declare national emergency as earthquake death toll climbs
-14 dead
-300 injured
-Unknown number missing
-Hundreds of people are still trapped
-Town of Cinchona: Reported that no houses standing
-U.S. helicopters are flying in today to help with transportation of injured and trapped

Read A.M. Costa Rica for the most up to date news.

In nearby Nicaragua, Costa Rica’s northern border, at 4.6 Earthquake was reported by USGA at 6:31 AM (CST).

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