The death toll from a strong earthquake in Morocco has risen to 632 people
At 23:11 local time on the 8th, a strong earthquake occurred in Morocco. The China Earthquake Networks Center measured the magnitude of 6.9 and the focal depth was 10 km. The United States Geological Survey has determined the magnitude to be 6.8. The epicenter is located approximately 87 kilometers southwest of Marrakech, Morocco.
On the 9th local time, Moroccan media reported, citing the Ministry of the Interior, that the strong earthquake in the country has caused 632 deaths and 329 injuries.
The epicenter is located in the Great Atlas region
It is reported that the epicenter of the earthquake is located in the Great Atlas Mountain area. The Great Atlas Mountain is the main vein of the western part of the Atlas Mountains in North Africa, located in the central part of Morocco. The city of Marrakech, which is closest to the epicenter, is the third largest city in Morocco and the economic and political center of the southern region, with a population of over 1 million.
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According to local officials, the areas with severe casualties are located in mountainous areas and rescue efforts are difficult to reach. Earthquakes were felt in cities such as Rabat and Marrakech, the capital of Morocco. Multiple videos show that collapsed houses and debris can be seen on the streets, and people evacuate urgently in the event of a strong earthquake.
Morocco has experienced strong earthquakes in its history, causing significant casualties
The most severe earthquake in Morocco occurred in 1960, when the earthquake destroyed the southern Atlantic city of Agadir and caused 12000 deaths.
On February 24, 2004, a 6.5 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Mediterranean port city of Al Hosema in northern Morocco, resulting in 628 deaths and 926 injuries.
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