Minor damages
Powerful earthquake strikes Morocco
The US Geological Survey reports the quake's epicenter was at a depth of 18.5 km and occurred about 72 km northeast of Marrakesh at just after 11 p.m. local time, but no major damages were reported.
Saturday 09/09/2023
Minor damages
RABAT - A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck central Morocco late on Friday, the US Geological Survey said, panicking residents and tourists in Marrakesh, but there were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties.
The quake's epicenter was at a depth of 18.5 km (11.5 miles) and occurred about 72 km (44 miles) northeast of Marrakesh at just after 11 p.m. local time (2200 GMT), according to the USGS.
Some videos shared on social media showed buildings shaking and people running out and congregating outside. Other videos showed rubble in the streets and minor damage to buildings and mosques.
“I was talking to my family in Taroudanet on Whatsapp video and saw them screaming because their house was shaking,” said Lhoussine, a security guard in Casablanca.
“Few seconds later, the ground underneath my feet started shaking,” he added.