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Earthquake rocks Morocco
9 September 2023 07:46 BST
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At around 11pm local time (10pm GMT) on Friday night a powerful earthquake struck the Ighil area of Morocco's High Atlas, some 70km from the city of Marrakech. Here's what we know so far:
- The interior ministry said at least 296 people have been killed and 153 injured. It called those tolls preliminary.
- The provinces of Al Haouz, Ouarzazate, Marrakech, Azilal, Chichaoua and Taroudant have all been hit.
- Footage shows severe damage to buildings in Marrakech, several of which are reported to have collapsed, including in the Old City.
- The quake is the deadliest one in Morocco since 2006, when tremors near al-Hoceima in the northern Rif mountains killed over 600 people.
Middle East Eye will be following the developments throughout the day.