A powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday, and shaking was felt from Rabat to Marrakesh. There was no immediate word on any casualties or damage. The Associated Press has the story:
Morocco: Magnitude 6.8 quake strikes, shaking the country
Newslooks- RABAT, Morocco (AP)
A powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday, and shaking was felt from Rabat to Marrakesh. There was no immediate word on any casualties or damage.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 and occurred about 18 kilometers (11 miles) below the surface.
It said the quake hit at 11:11 p.m. and was centered about 56.3 kilometers (34.9 miles) west of Oukaimeden, a popular ski resort in the Atlas Mountains.
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck central Morocco late on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, panicking residents and tourists in Marrakesh, but there were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties.
The quake’s epicenter was at a depth of 18.5 km (11.5 miles) and occurred about 72 km (44 miles) northeast of Marrakesh at just after 11 p.m. local time (2200 GMT), according to the USGS.
Some videos shared on social media showed buildings shaking and people running out and congregating outside. Other videos showed rubble in the streets and minor damage to buildings. Reuters could not immediately verify the videos.
