Morocco earthquake update: Death toll crosses 1000; over 1200 injured

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The earthquake has also injured at least 1,204 people, according to the latest update from the ministry. A 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit Morocco on Friday at 11:11 p.m. local time at a depth of 18.5 km, said the US Geological Survey.

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Published on September 11, 2023 -  01:31
Death Toll From Morocco Earthquake Tops 2,600 as Search Efforts Continue
Death Toll From , Morocco Earthquake Tops 2,600 , as Search Efforts Continue. On September 8, a devastating , 6.8 magnitude earthquake , struck Morocco. . On September 8, a devastating , 6.8 magnitude earthquake , struck Morocco. . CBS reports that the United Nations has estimated that some 300,000 people have been affected by the temblor, which struck the ill-prepared al-Houz region. CBS reports that the United Nations has estimated that some 300,000 people have been affected by the temblor, which struck the ill-prepared al-Houz region. On September 11, Morocco's Ministry of Interior said that the death toll had officially risen to 2,681. . Another 2,501 have been reported injured in the quake. CBS reports that search and rescue efforts for survivors is still ongoing. The High Atlas Mountains faced the brunt of the destruction, making it impossible to reach many still trapped beneath debris. The High Atlas Mountains faced the brunt of the destruction, making it impossible to reach many still trapped beneath debris. CBS reports that in certain cities, like Marrakech, some medieval buildings were badly damaged in the quake. . CBS reports that in certain cities, like Marrakech, some medieval buildings were badly damaged in the quake. . Some of those buildings, already 1,000-years-old, have already fallen, while others could collapse at any moment. . Some of those buildings, already 1,000-years-old, have already fallen, while others could collapse at any moment. . According to the U.S. Embassy in Morocco, a small number of Americans were injured in the disaster, but no deaths have been reported. According to the U.S. Embassy in Morocco, a small number of Americans were injured in the disaster, but no deaths have been reported. CBS reports that the need for aid in Morocco is both urgent and immense

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