At least 1,037 people died and over 1,200 were injured.

Rescue workers search for victims under rubble after an earthquake in Al Haouz province, Morocco, September 9, 2023. (Photo: AFP/TTXVN).

Earlier, the earthquake occurred at 11:00 p.m. on September 8 (local time), with the epicenter in the High Atlas Mountains, 72 km southwest of the famous tourist city of Marrakech. The earthquake shook many cities in Morocco, causing many buildings to collapse.

This was the most severe earthquake in Morocco in decades, causing widespread damage.

Many houses were destroyed after the earthquake in Moulay Brahim, Al-Haouz province, Morocco on September 9. (Photo: AFP/TTXVN).

The scene of devastation after the earthquake in Marrakesh, Morocco, September 9. (Photo: THX/TTXVN).

Scene of devastation after the earthquake in Marrakesh, Morocco. (Photo: THX/TTXVN).

Mourners mourn relatives killed in the earthquake in Moulay Brahim, Al Haouz province, Morocco. (Photo: AFP/TTXVN).

(Source: Tin Tuc Newspaper)

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