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Death toll from Morocco earthquake over 2,900

  • Writer: Kyle Sooley-Brookings
    Kyle Sooley-Brookings
  • Sep 13, 2023
  • 1 min read

The death toll continues to rise after a devastating earthquake in Morocco.


Moroccan authorities say 2,901 people are confirmed dead and there are over 5,500 people injured.


The search for survivors continues however hope is beginning to fade.


On Friday a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Morocco causing widespread damage to the area.


The earthquake was centred 56.3 km west of Oukaïmedene, Morocco at a depth of 18 km.

 
 
 

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