Solomon Islands rocked by quake

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by Staff Writers
Sydney (AFP) Jan 16, 2009
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck the Solomon Islands early Friday, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

The quake struck at 0315 (1615 GMT Thursday), 170 kilometres (105 miles) southeast of the capital Honiara, at a depth of 95 kilometres.

No tsunami warning was issued.

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Costa Rica quake toll rises to 20; 17 still missing

San Jose (AFP) Jan 14, 2009
The death toll from Thursday's devastating 6.1-magnitude earthquake has risen to 20, with "around 17 people missing" around the country, the National Emergency Board (CNE) said here.

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