![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/morocco-earthquake-huge-7-magnitude-tremor-leaves-homes-without-power-and-water/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0_quake.jpg&description=A huge magnitude seven earthquake has hit Morocco, striking in the west of the country, leaving homes without power and water as footage from the area shows people fleeing in fear, screaming A massive magnitude seven earthquake has torn through Morocco this evening, leaving homes without power and water. The quake was said be at a depth of 10km according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences and it struck 78km southwest of Marrakech. The earthquake hit near the country's western coast, with effects expected to be felt far inland, and beyond the coast, according to initial predictions. The seismic event began at 2.11am local time according to the country's National Seismic Network. One video from the event, shows people fleeing through a shopping mall, screaming and shouting. Crowds can be seen piling down an escalator to get to safety. One person took to social media to say: "I am shocked !!! There was an earthquake at #Maroc Allahu Akbar! This is in my village 1 hour from Taliouine (in the south) May Allah help them". They shared a video of a rubble filled alleyway, as people picked their way past the debris during the night. Other people said that in places roofs had collapsed in as people flooded into the streets to wait out any aftershocks. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE . Get email updates on the day's biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters . Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by following The Mirror every time you see our name. Follow The Mirror on Google News - CLICK HERE and click the star Follow The Mirror on Apple News - CLICK HERE available on Apple devices Follow The Mirror on Flipboard - CLICK HERE and click follow You can sign up for Twitter alerts for breaking news here @MirrorBreaking_ and follow us @DailyMirror ,){kind=link}
A huge magnitude seven earthquake has hit Morocco, striking in the west of the country, leaving homes without power and water as footage from the area shows people fleeing in fear, screaming
A massive magnitude seven earthquake tore through Morocco late on Friday night, leaving homes without power and water.
Footage on social media showed panicked locals screaming and fleeing for cover as the powerful tremor struck the region. Shaking was felt from Rabat to Marrakesh but there is no immediate word on any casualties or damage. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 and occurred about 18 kilometers (11 miles) below the surface.
It said the quake hit at 11:11 p.m. and was cantered about 56.3 kilometres (34.9 miles) west of Oukaimeden, a popular ski resort in the Atlas Mountains. According to the country’s National Seismic Network it began at about 2.11am local time and measured seven on the Richter scale.
Locals posted videos online showing some buildings turned to rubble. Tourists and others shared footage of people evacuating restaurants in Marrakech. One video from the quake appears to show people fleeing through a shopping centre, screaming and shouting. Crowds can be seen piling down an escalator to get to safety.