On September 8, a massive magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck Morocco at 11:11 p.m. local time, with a depth of 18.5 km. The earthquake has tragically claimed the lives of more than 2,000 people, and the death toll is expected to rise as rescuers navigate boulder-strewn roads to reach the most remote and hardest-hit areas. 🕯️
This disaster marks the most severe earthquake Morocco has faced since 2004, when a magnitude-6.3 quake hit the port city of Al Hoceima, resulting in around 630 fatalities. As rescue teams work tirelessly amidst challenging conditions, the nation stands in solidarity with the victims and their families. 🙏🕊️ Stay tuned for more updates as the situation develops.
