Morocco Earthquake: Death toll nears 700, world leaders express grief | Oneindia News

The deadly earthquake in Morocco has left the world shocked and saddened.

The death toll, according to the recent reports, has risen to 632 with more than 300 people injured.

The powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake rattled the north African country on Friday night.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said that this was the strongest tremor to hit that part of the North African nation in more than a century.

The quake hit 71 kilometres southwest of Marrakesh at a depth of 18.5 kilometers at 11:11 pm (local time).

The earthquake was also felt in the coastal cities of Rabat, Casablanca and Essaouira.

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