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Nicaragua hit by Earthquake

On Wednesday, November 7, 2011 at 4:35 an earthquake was recorded in Nicaragua.  The location was 23 miles SSE of Granada. The exact location is 11.629°N, 85.802°W. 

Seismologists at the U.S. Geological Survey are reporting the quake was measured at a magnitude of 5.9.

As far away in Northern Costa Rica, the author felt the floor shake for what seemed to be approaching a minute..  However, no damage occurred in this area.

I will bring you updates as more information becomes available.

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Lynn Farris having traveled extensively throughout the world is now living abroad in Costa Rica with her husband and four cats. She previously did technical writing and has been a frequent contributor to local newspapers.

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