6.1 magnitude quake in Costa Rica: USGS

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Costa Rica on Monday in an area 74 kilometers (46 miles) southwest of the capital, the US Geological Survey said.

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Costa Rica on Monday in an area 74 kilometers (46 miles) southwest of the capital, the US Geological Survey said.

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The USGS said the quake was registered at 9:26 pm local time (0326 GMT Tuesday) at a depth of 29 kilometers (17.4 miles).

There were no immediate reports of damage.