A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.8 has struck Morocco, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
At least 296 killed and 153 injured, according to a preliminary report from Morocco’s Interior Ministry.
The quake hit just after 11pm local time (22:00 GMT).
The earthquake’s epicentre was at a depth of 18.5km (11.5 miles) and occurred about 72km (44 miles) northeast of Marrakesh, according to the USGS.
Footage on social media reported to be of the earthquake showed tremors being felt and people running into the streets and buildings shaking.
Source: Aljazeera
Richard Koomson| mediacentralonline.info |Ghana
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