The death toll from the earthquake that struck Morocco has risen to 632, according to the Medias24 news website, citing the Ministry of the Interior.
According to the report, 329 people have also been injured. In the initial provisional data provided by the Ministry of the Interior, the earthquake that struck Morocco on Friday night resulted in nearly 300 deaths. According to the statement, at least 296 people were killed in the provinces and municipalities of Al-Haouz, Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Azilal, Chichaoua, and Taroudant.
Additionally, 153 injured individuals have been confirmed. They are hospitalized and receiving necessary medical care, the Ministry of the Interior stated.
The magnitude 7 earthquake occurred at 23:11 local time on Friday (UTC+1), according to the National Institute of Geophysics of Morocco. Its epicenter was located near Ighil in the province of Al-Haouz, and its focus was at a depth of 8 km.
The previous powerful earthquake in Morocco occurred on February 24, 2004, in the province of Al Hoceïma (northern Morocco). Its magnitude was 6.3 on the Richter scale, and it resulted in the deaths of 628 people.
