MARRAKECH, Morocco — A rare, powerful earthquake struck Morocco, sending people racing from their beds into the streets and toppling buildings in mountainous villages and ancient cities not built to withstand such force.
A rare, powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday, killing more than 1,000 people and damaging buildings in a swath of destruction stretching from villages in the Atlas Mountains to the historic city of Marrakech.
Hundreds of people were killed by a powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Morocco on Friday night. The epicenter was a short distance from Marrakech. Follow here for live updates.
The most powerful earthquake in 120 years hit Morocco Friday night, killing more than 1,000 people as rescuers continued to dig through rubble across the countryside.
Over 1,000 people have been killed after a powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco on Friday night. The epicenter was a short distance from Marrakech. Follow here for live updates.
By Mohammed Tawfeeq, Sharif Paget, Hamdi Alkhshali, Chris Lau, Teele Rebane and Celine Alkhaldi, CNN (CNN) — More than 1,000 people have been killed after the deadliest earthquake in decades struck central Morocco, with rescuers digging through rubble in remote mountainous areas to find victims.
Hundreds of people were killed by a powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Morocco on Friday night. The epicenter was a short distance from Marrakech. Follow here for live updates.
A forceful, 6.8-magnitude earthquake shook Morocco late Friday, officials said. It was felt in the historic city of Marrakesh as well as Casablanca, Rabat, and Fez.
A rare, powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night, killing more than 600 people and damaging buildings from villages in the Atlas Mountains to the historic city of Marrakech.
The quake hit a mountain region late at night when most people were in their homes - Copyright AFP GABRIEL BOUYSLeaders and diplomats the world over expressed condolences and offered their support for Morocco Saturday after a devastating earthquake struck the mountains southwest of Marrakesh. The 6.
A powerful earthquake that shook Morocco killed more than 600 people, officials said Saturday, sending terrified residents fleeing their homes in the middle of the night.
Morocco's popular tourist city Marrakesh was jolted by the strong earthquake - Copyright AFP/File FADEL SENNAA strong 6.8-magnitude earthquake reportedly killed at least 34 people in Morocco on Friday night, causing damage to buildings and sending panicking people into the streets in Marrakesh.
RABAT, Morocco >> A rare, powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night, killing more than 800 people and damaging buildings from villages in the Atlas Mountains to the historic city of Marrakech.
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