Late on Friday, Morocco was rocked by a formidable earthquake, tragically claiming the lives of over 600 individuals, according to statistics from the interior ministry.
The powerful 6.8-magnitude tremor struck approximately 72 kilometers (45 miles) to the southwest of the popular tourist destination, Marrakesh, at precisely 11:11 pm (2211 GMT), as reported by the US Geological Survey.
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This seismic event sent strong tremors rippling through coastal cities, including Rabat, Casablanca, and Essaouira, prompting frightened residents to flee their homes in the dead of night.
