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Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes Morocco Powerful earthquake strikes Morocco
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The tremors were felt in several large cities, including Rabat and MarrakeshThe tremors were felt in several large cities, including Rabat and Marrakesh
A strong earthquake struck central Morocco on Friday evening, prompting residents of several major cities to flee their homes and seek shelter.  A strong earthquake struck central Morocco on Friday evening, prompting residents of several major cities to flee their homes and seek shelter. The tremors were felt in the capital Rabat, as well as Marrakesh, Casablanca, Agadir, and Kenitra.
There were no immediate official estimates of fatalities. Moroccan news website Goud reported that more than 100 people were killed across the country. Al Arabiya TV channel, meanwhile, cited an unnamed Moroccan official as saying that “dozens” were dead. The channel’s correspondent said that the victims include five people from a single family, who were killed when a building collapsed in the city of Demnate.
The Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre measured the earthquake at 6.9 magnitude. The United States Geological Survey, meanwhile, reported it as 6.8.The Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre measured the earthquake at 6.9 magnitude. The United States Geological Survey, meanwhile, reported it as 6.8.
According to local media, the tremors were felt in the capital Rabat, as well as Marrakesh, Casablanca, Agadir, and Kenitra. Video posted to social media show that buildings were damaged, and several people were injured. Multiple buildings were reportedly destroyed entirely.
There are no immediate reports about casualties. Video posted to social media show that at least some buildings were damaged, and several people were injured. Multiple buildings were reportedly destroyed entirely.
Earthquake Morocco Richter 6.8#marrakech#agadir#casablanca#fes#مراكش#فاس#أغادير#الدار_البيضاء#moroccoearthquake#morocco#earthquakemorocco#earthquake#زلزال_المغرب#هزة_أرضيةpic.twitter.com/EXBcv4rw17Earthquake Morocco Richter 6.8#marrakech#agadir#casablanca#fes#مراكش#فاس#أغادير#الدار_البيضاء#moroccoearthquake#morocco#earthquakemorocco#earthquake#زلزال_المغرب#هزة_أرضيةpic.twitter.com/EXBcv4rw17
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A mosque was reportedly damaged near Jemaa el-Fnaa square in Marrakesh’s Old City, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, as well as other historical buildings in the area.
Other videos show residents running in fear after feeling the tremors.Other videos show residents running in fear after feeling the tremors.
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Nacer Jabour, director of the National Institute of Geophysics, told newspaper Le Matin that there was a risk of aftershocks.