By Claire Parker, Kelsey Ables, Ellen Francis, Victoria Bisset 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. Source: Live updates: More than 800 dead as powerful earthquake hits Morocco
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By Scott Simon An earthquake in Morocco has killed hundreds, with many more still unaccounted for. The U.S.G.S says it was the area’s most powerful quake in more than a century. Source: Morocco’s most powerful earthquake in over 100 years leaves hundreds dead
It was Morocco’s strongest quake since 1960, when a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near Agadir and caused thousands of deaths. Source: Powerful earthquake strikes Morocco, sending people into the streets Category: World / Middle East