6.8-Magnitude Sarthquake Strikes Morocco killing Scores

By; Umar Sirajo, U18mm2056

Morocco's deadliest earthquake in decades has killed at least 820 people, officials said Saturday, causing widespread damage and sending terrified residents and tourists scrambling to safety in the middle of the night.

The 6.8-magnitude quake struck a mountainous area 72 kilometres southwest of tourist hotspot Marrakesh at 11:11 pm Friday, the US Geological Survey reported.

Strong tremors were also felt in the coastal cities of Rabat, Casablanca and Essaouira.















"I could see buildings moving," said Amrani who went outside, joinng many other people, "all in shock and panic. The children were crying and the parents were distraught."It was the most powerful quake to ever hit the country, and one expert called it the region's "biggest in more than 120 years".

Devastating clip of the earthquake in Morocco



Posted at; 10:56pm

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  1. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2023 at 3:57 PM

    We mourning with You, Jesus Comfort Morrocans

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