Earthquake in Morocco: Death toll exceeds 2,000.

SGGPO 10/09/2023 07:31

The latest statistics from the Moroccan Interior Ministry on September 9th indicate that the severe earthquake that struck the country the previous day has killed more than 2,000 people and injured at least 2,000 others, many of whom are in critical condition.

Soldiers of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces move the bodies of earthquake victims out of the area. Source: VNA.

Authorities are still mobilizing all resources to intensify rescue efforts and evacuate the injured.

Rescue workers search for victims under rubble after an earthquake in Al Haouz province, Morocco. Source: VNA.

Notably, 1,293 deaths were recorded in Al-Haouz province, the epicenter of the earthquake, and 452 in Taroudant province, the two hardest-hit areas.

On the evening of September 8th, the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck a mountainous area 72km southwest of the tourist city of Marrakesh. This was the most devastating earthquake in Morocco in decades.

The country's authorities have declared three days of national mourning, while rescue teams continue searching for survivors.

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/dong-dat-tai-maroc-so-nguoi-thiet-mang-vuot-2000-nguoi-post705002.html