The Morocco earthquake was a big calamity that came about in the City of Marrakesh with significant damage and casualties. A 6.8 magnitude earthquake occurred and many people suffered injuries, and some even passed away. People who are still missing are being found by the government, particularly in remote areas.
The year 2023 has seen horrible earthquakes in Turkey Syria, and Now Morocco.
Morocco recently witnessed an earthquake that resulted in substantial property damage and fatalities. Due to rubble and damaged roads, some distant regions are difficult for emergency personnel to access.
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The buildings are badly collapsed, roads are damaged, people died and went missing and those alive are in miserable conditions. They are depressed and despite their best efforts, they are going through an extremely difficult moment.
The epicenter of the earthquake was located in the High Atlas Mountains which is 44 miles that makes 71 kilometers southwest of Marrakesh. Rabat, which is located roughly 350 kilometers (217 miles) away, as well as Casablanca, Agadir, and Essaouira, all felt the earthquakes.
Morocco earthquake updates so far are showing increasing death tolls and damages, even afterhocks are reported.
Some locals are living in temporary camps because they are terrified to go back to their houses.
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has announced three days of national mourning and the military has established a field hospital to treat survivors.
Marrakesh earthquake is one of the largest in magnitude in a century and the worst to strike Morocco in more than 60 years. 6.8 magnitudes has taken several lives and assets.
Structures suffered huge damage and several historical and historic structures in Marrakesh were ruined.
In such hard times after the Morocco earthquake, countries like Qatar, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates all help the citizens of Morocco.
Teams for search and rescue are also reached from different countries to assist in locating those who are stuck. Emergency workers are working to help the impacted areas; however certain locations, particularly isolated villages, are impossible to reach due to damaged roads and remains.
A lot of people were taken to hospitals, and search and rescue efforts are still looking for survivors.
The Moroccan military arrived at the earthquake’s epicenter in Ighil, a town in the Al Haouz province, where it caused extensive damage and numerous fatalities. They are removing blocked roadways and offering assistance.
The damage is a lot to handle and duties are doubled as people are missing and highly injured.
According to the World Health Organization About Morocco Earthquake,
The terrible 6.8 magnitude earthquake had an impact on more than 300,000 individuals.
The earthquake in the locality caused damage to numerous historic sites like a modest mosque in the center of Marrakech’s Medina, the city’s ancient district almost totally collapsed.
Marrakech is well-known for its rich history. The region’s cultural legacy has suffered a serious loss as a result. Old, delicate buildings, especially those with historical significance, are damaged by earthquakes.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, president of Turkey, showed willingness to assist Morocco in any manner necessary and represented his country’s own experience with natural disasters in doing so.
Moreover, people are in hard conditions. Some are afraid, some are injured, and still, a lot are missing. They are under an open sky, living in hard conditions. Someone’s whole family dies, someone’s 10 member of the family dies, and people’s houses, business, property, and living resources are demolished.
Morocco earthquake updates say, 2,122 persons were killed and 2,421 others were injured. The primary earthquake was followed by aftershocks, one of which had a magnitude of 4.5. Although these aftershocks can be frightening, they show a gradual decline in seismic activity.
Help and aid are required and in such hard times, that can come to any place any time, be helpful even with little contributions. The people need a lot from the world in hard times of destruction, fear, loneliness, and helplessness.
