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Earthquake rocked Morocco 

 

Morocco is located in a seismically active region known as the Mediterranean-Atlantic seismic belt. The history of earthquakes in Morocco dates back centuries, and the region has experienced numerous significant seismic events. Here are some key historical earthquakes in Morocco:

 

1755 Lisbon Earthquake: Although the epicenter was in Portugal, this earthquake had a profound impact on Morocco. It caused significant damage and casualties in cities along the Moroccan coast, including Tangier and Larache.

 

1960 Agadir Earthquake: One of the deadliest earthquakes in Moroccan history, this quake struck the coastal city of Agadir on February 29, 1960. The magnitude was estimated to be around 5.7 to 6.1 on the Richter scale, and it resulted in the death of approximately 12,000 people and the near-total destruction of Agadir.

 

2004 Al Hoceima Earthquake: On February 24, 2004, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 struck near the city of Al Hoceima in northern Morocco. It resulted in significant damage to buildings and infrastructure and caused several hundred fatalities.

 

2016 Nador Earthquake: In January 2016, a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck near the city of Nador in northeastern Morocco. While it caused some damage, there were no reports of significant casualties.

 

2020 Midelt Earthquake: On March 25, 2020, a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 struck near the town of Midelt in central Morocco. It caused some structural damage and was felt in several cities across the country.

 

On September 8, 2023, an earthquake rocked Morocco with a magnitude of 6.8 on the Richter scale. More than 2,900 people have died with more than 1,200 injured. The epicentre is said to be in High Atlas Mountains — 71 km south-west of the city of Marrakes 

These are just a few notable examples of earthquakes in Morocco's history. The country's seismic activity is due to its location at the convergence of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates. While Morocco is not as seismically active as some other regions, it remains vulnerable to earthquakes, and efforts are made to improve earthquake preparedness and building standards to mitigate the impact of future seismic events.