1300 killed in earthquake in Morocco latest news update 2023
Latest Updated 10/09/2023: The earthquake that struck Morocco late Friday night killed more than 1,300 people and injured more than 1,800. The situation of 721 of the injured is critical. The intensity of earthquake was measured at 6.8 on the Richter scale. At the same time, many world leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi present at the G20 conference expressed grief over the accident.
- An earthquake of 6.8 magnitude occurred, the center was 18 km deep from the earth's surface
The impact of the earthquake extended from the city of Marrakesh to the villages located on the Atlas Mountains. Most of the deaths occurred in Marrakesh & five provinces near the epicenter. As rescue workers are trying to reach remote areas, there is a possibility of the death toll increasing. After the earthquake, power supply came to a standstill in the affected areas and traffic was disrupted due to piles of debris at various places. According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred at 11:11 pm (local time). Most of the people were in deep sleep when the earthquake occurred. There was a complete panic due to the tremors and people ran to save their lives. The epicenter of this earthquake was in the city of Ighil in Al Houz province, about 70 kilometers south of Marrakesh.
Qutubiya Mosque was damaged
Moroccan media reported that the 12th-century Kutubiya Mosque, one of Marrakesh's most famous sites, was also damaged. Its 69 meter minaret is known as the Roof of Marrakesh.
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