A 6.1-magnitude earthquake shook a region about 20 miles north-northwest of San Jose, Costa Rica, on the afternoon of Thursday, January 8, 2009. At least 14 people were killed and nearly two dozen were reported missing. Officials estimated as many as 300 people were injured. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake lasted about 40 seconds. Aftershocks continued to be felt in San Jose on Friday, January 9, 2009.CNN: 14 dead, 22 missing after quake in Costa Rica USGS: Magnitude 6.1 - Costa Rica
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Thursday, January 8, 2009
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1:21 p.m., local time
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U.S. Geological Survey states that the earthquake was a magnitude 6.1USGS: Magnitude 6.1 - Costa Rica
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20 miles north-northwest of San Jose, Costa RicaUSGS: Magnitude 6.1 - Costa Rica
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At least 14 fatalities reported; more than 20 people were reported missingCNN: 14 dead, 22 missing after quake in Costa Rica
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On January 8, 2009, Costa Rican officials said 300 people were injuredCNN: 14 dead, 22 missing after quake in Costa Rica
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Two young girls killed by resulting landslide near the Poas national volcano park where they were selling candy to touristsCNN: 14 dead, 22 missing after quake in Costa Rica
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