Over 2,000 killed as 6.8 earthquake strikes Morocco – IOTW Report

Over 2,000 killed as 6.8 earthquake strikes Morocco

RT: The death toll from the earthquake that hit Morocco on Friday evening has risen to at least 2,012 people, the Interior Ministry has announced.

At least 2,059 people were injured, with 1,404 in critical condition, the ministry reported on Saturday.

The initial figures provided overnight stood at 269 fatalities, but they were growing rapidly throughout the day as the rescue effort went on. The number of those killed is likely to keep increasing due to most of the damage from the quake occurring in hard-to-reach areas in the Atlas Mountains south of Marrakesh.

Tremors were felt in the capital Rabat, as well as other cities, including Marrakesh, Casablanca, Agadir, and Kenitra. Many residents fled their homes and stayed on the streets overnight, helping to clear the rubble.

Videos shared on social media show that multiple buildings were damaged, with some destroyed entirely. more here

13 Comments on Over 2,000 killed as 6.8 earthquake strikes Morocco

  1. Why is my comment being moderated?

    Morocco, situated in Northern Africa, is predominantly a Muslim country. As of the 2023 Moroccan census, an astounding 98.7% of its 32,987,206 inhabitants identify as Muslim, with a staggering 99% of this majority adhering to Sunni Islam, particularly the Maliki school of thought.1 day ago
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    That’s 32,987,206 who want us dead. Two thousand of them dead isn’t even a start.

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