6.8 earthquake in Morocco
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At least 632 people were killed and 329 injured after a forceful, 6.8-magnitude earthquake shook Morocco late Friday, state media said, citing the Interior Ministry. The quake struck around 11:11 p.m. local timein the province of Al Haouz, about 44 miles (75 kilometers) south of Marrakesh, decimating buildings and sending panicked residents in several citiesfleeing to the streets in search of safety.
As the closest large metropolitan area to the epicenter, the historic city of Marrakesh was among the most affected cities, according to local media, although the shock was also felt in other cities, including in Casablanca, Rabat, and Fez.