A major earthquake has struck Morocco, killing at least 820 people and injuring more than 600, according to the Interior Ministry in Rabat. The previous toll was 632, but it has been updated in light of the latest information.
The epicenter of the earthquake occurred in the High Atlas Mountains region, late yesterday evening at 23:11 local time. The victims were concentrated mainly in the provinces and municipalities of al-Haouz, Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Azilal, Chichaoua and Taroudant. More than 600 people were injured.
The earthquake was also felt in Marrakesh, Rabat, Casablanca, Agadir and Essaouira, causing panic among the population. Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit said many of the victims were in remote areas of the country.
There were reports of families trapped under the rubble of their homes. Hospitals in Marrakesh received a large influx of injured people and authorities urged residents to donate blood. The Moroccan military, emergency services and authorities are working together to help those affected by the earthquake and assess the damage, which includes the collapse of several homes and other buildings.
Local authorities, armed forces, security services and civil protection are mobilizing in the affected regions, using all the means and resources at their disposal to provide assistance and assess the damage caused by the earthquake.
Article published on 9 September 2023 - 12:55
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