World Leaders Offer Aid as Buildings Crumble - Is This the Worst Disaster the Country Has Ever Seen?

Morocco has experienced a severe earthquake that has tragically claimed over 800 lives.

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As rescue and aid teams are gathered, world leaders express their sympathy and offer support. The Middle East, European countries, and even the G20 summit in India voice their support.

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The earthquake's preliminary magnitude is reported by the USGS to be 6.8, and it was followed by an aftershock measuring magnitude 4.9. The quakes began at 11:11 p.m. (2211 GMT) and persisted for a while.

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The epicenter of the earthquake was close to Ighil in the Al Haouz Province, south of Marrakech. According to the USGS and Morocco's seismic service, it happened at a depth of 18 kilometers and 11 kilometers, respectively, making it dangerously shallow.

According to early indications, the Marrakech-Safi region, which is home to more than 4.5 million people, has suffered significant destruction and a high death toll.

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Significant earthquakes have occurred in Morocco in the past, leading to modifications in building restrictions. Many structures, particularly homes in rural areas, continue to be at risk.

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Portugal and Algeria were also affected by the earthquake, showing how powerful and extensive it was. As one of the strongest ever in the area, the seismic event will make Morocco's road to recovery difficult.

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World Leaders Offer Aid as Buildings Crumble - Is This the Worst Disaster the Country Has Ever Seen?

Morocco has experienced a severe earthquake that has tragically claimed over 800 lives.

Tragic Event in Morocco

As rescue and aid teams are gathered, world leaders express their sympathy and offer support. The Middle East, European countries, and even the G20 summit in India voice their support.

International Support

The earthquake's preliminary magnitude is reported by the USGS to be 6.8, and it was followed by an aftershock measuring magnitude 4.9. The quakes began at 11:11 p.m. (2211 GMT) and persisted for a while.

Magnitude and Aftershocks

The epicenter of the earthquake was close to Ighil in the Al Haouz Province, south of Marrakech. According to the USGS and Morocco's seismic service, it happened at a depth of 18 kilometers and 11 kilometers, respectively, making it dangerously shallow.

Shallow earthquakes and the Epicenter

According to early indications, the Marrakech-Safi region, which is home to more than 4.5 million people, has suffered significant destruction and a high death toll.

Wide-ranging Effect

Significant earthquakes have occurred in Morocco in the past, leading to modifications in building restrictions. Many structures, particularly homes in rural areas, continue to be at risk.

Historical Overview

Portugal and Algeria were also affected by the earthquake, showing how powerful and extensive it was. As one of the strongest ever in the area, the seismic event will make Morocco's road to recovery difficult.

Worldwide tremors