Earthquake in Morocco Videos: Deadly Quake Traps People Under Rubble, Causes Building Collapses; Locals Plead for Help as Death Toll Rises to 151
The U.S. Geological Survey said that the earthquake, which struck at 11:11 p.m. (2211 GMT) and caused shaking that lasted several seconds, had a preliminary magnitude of 6.8.
After a huge 6.8-magnitude earthquake shook Morocco late on Friday, people fled their houses in a state of terror. The earthquake led to power outages and structural damage. According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake struck around 11:11 pm (2211 GMT) at a depth of 18.5 km, 44 miles (71 kilometres) southwest of Marrakesh. The Spectator reports that the earthquake in Morocco has already claimed the lives of at least 151 individuals and injured hundreds more. The U.S. Geological Survey said that the earthquake, which struck at 11:11 p.m. (2211 GMT) and caused shaking that lasted several seconds, had a preliminary magnitude of 6.8. Earthquake in Morocco: Powerful 6.8-Magnitude Quake Jolts Morocco, People Seen Rushing Out of Buildings (Watch Video).
Panic in Residents of Marrakech
Damage After Tremors in Morocco
People Trapped in Rubble
Death Toll Rises to Atleast 151
Building Collapse Reported
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