In pictures: Deadly 6.8 Morocco quake kills more than 2,100 people, Marrakech buildings damaged

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In pictures: Deadly 6.8 Morocco quake kills more than 2,100 people, Marrakech buildings damaged

Strong tremors were also felt in the coastal cities of Rabat, Casablanca and Essaouira

Published: September 09, 2023 14:51 Compiled by Dona Cherian, Assistant Online Editor and Jaya Chandran, Online Editor

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People inspect their damaged homes after an earthquake in Moulay Brahim village, near Marrakech, Morocco, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 — People inspect their damaged homes after an earthquake in Moulay Brahim village, near Marrakech, Morocco, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 Image Credit: AP

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A woman and her daughter stand outside her home after an earthquake in Moulay Brahim village, near Marrakech, Morocco, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. — A woman and her daughter stand outside her home after an earthquake in Moulay Brahim village, near Marrakech, Morocco, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Image Credit: AP

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20230910 morocco — A damaged room, following a powerful earthquake, in the village of Tansghart in the Asni area, Morocco. Image Credit: Reuters

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The minaret of a mosque stands behind damaged or destroyed houses following an earthquake in Moulay Brahim, Al-Haouz province, on September 9, 2023. — The minaret of a mosque stands behind damaged or destroyed houses following an earthquake in Moulay Brahim, Al Haouz province, Morocco, on September 9, 2023. Image Credit: AFP

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20230910 brahim village — Residents flee their homes after an earthquake in Moulay Brahim village, near the epi centre of the earthquake, outside Marrakech, Morocco. Image Credit: AP

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20230910 damaged hotel — A view of a damaged hotel following a powerful earthquake, in Moulay Brahim, Morocco. Image Credit: Reuters

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A damaged building on the road between Amizmiz and Ouirgane, following a powerful earthquake in Morocco, September 9, 2023. — A damaged building on the road between Amizmiz and Ouirgane, following a powerful earthquake in Morocco, September 9, 2023. Image Credit: Reuters

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Copy of 2023-09-09T080704Z_2053917476_RC2U43A6BYH0_RTRMADP_3_MOROCCO-QUAKE-1694256667424 — Morocco's deadliest earthquake in decades has killed at least 820 people, officials said Saturday, causing widespread damage and sending terrified residents and tourists scrambling to safety in the middle of the night. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2023-09-09T080629Z_1780456927_RC2U43A28KBB_RTRMADP_3_MOROCCO-QUAKE-1694256664174 — The 6.8-magnitude quake struck a mountainous area 72 kilometres (45 miles) southwest of tourist hotspot Marrakesh at 11:11 pm (2211 GMT) Friday, the US Geological Survey reported. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2023-09-09T080227Z_857281227_RC2U43A5KLLD_RTRMADP_3_MOROCCO-QUAKE-1694256660812 — It was the most powerful quake to ever hit the country, and one expert called it the region's "biggest in more than 120 years". Image Credit: REUTERS

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A cracked mosque minaret stands after an earthquake in Moulay Brahim village, near Marrakech, Morocco, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. — A cracked mosque minaret stands after an earthquake in Moulay Brahim village, near Marrakech, Morocco, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of 2023-09-09T080044Z_812266920_RC2U43AMXQK1_RTRMADP_3_MOROCCO-QUAKE-1694256657513 — Another 672 people were injured, including 205 in a critical condition, the ministry said. Faisal Baddour, an engineer, said he felt the earthquake three times in his building. Image Credit: Al Oula TV via REUTERS

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Copy of 2023-09-09T075939Z_272074627_RC2V43A4S3P0_RTRMADP_3_MOROCCO-QUAKE-1694256654633 — Internet connectivity was disrupted in Marrakesh due to power cuts, according to global internet monitor NetBlocks. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2023-09-09T081028Z_1417888762_RC2U43AEAKXE_RTRMADP_3_MOROCCO-QUAKE-1694256651477 — People work next to damage in the historic city of Marrakech, following a powerful earthquake in Morocco, September 9, 2023. REUTERS/Abdelhak Balhaki Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2023-09-09T091027Z_80339208_RC2U43AKKCJS_RTRMADP_3_MOROCCO-QUAKE-1694256648300 — The earthquake was also felt in neighbouring Algeria, where the Algerian Civil Defence said it had not caused any damage or casualties. Image Credit: REUTERS

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