CURRENTLY ON AIR ⇒
  • Highlights of the Days Programmes
    Saturday, 10:05 pm - 3:30 am
    [ - ]

feedback@radioislam.org.za

Radio Islam Logo


((( Listen Live )))))
Radio Islam Logo


Morocco’s majestic Marrakech rocked by devastating earthquake

Annisa Essack | kzn@radioislam.org.za
9 September 2023 | 08:15 CAT

1 min read

Photo Credit: The Independent

A devastating earthquake hit Morocco’s historic city of Marrakech, resulting in a tragic loss of life. So far, at least 296 people have been reported dead and 153 injured. The earthquake, which occurred late on Friday night, initially measured a magnitude of 6.8 on the Richter scale at 11:11 pm local time. The tremors lasted for several seconds and caused extensive damage, especially in remote mountainous regions that are difficult to reach. These figures are preliminary and have been reported by the country’s interior ministry.

Heart-wrenching videos have surfaced, depicting numerous buildings reduced to rubble, and the iconic red walls of Marrakech have suffered damage. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed old city has been affected, with images showing crushed vehicles and debris strewn about.

Morocco’s National Seismic Monitoring and Alert Network has identified the earthquake’s epicentre in the Ighil area of the High Atlas, measuring a magnitude of 7.2 on the Richter scale. According to the US Geological Survey, a 4.9-magnitude aftershock occurred just 19 minutes following the initial earthquake.

 

ADVERTISE HERE

Prime Spot!!!

Contact:
advertisingadmin@radioislam.co.za 

Related Articles

WaterCAN embarks on second water testing week

WaterCAN embarks on second water testing week

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 23 September 2023 | 12:35 CAT This week, hundreds of citizen scientists are participating in a countrywide water-testing campaign with test kits provided by the Water Community Action Network (WaterCAN). As...

read more
The ASRI Report with Muhammed Cajee

The ASRI Report with Muhammed Cajee

Annisa Essack | kzn@radioislam.org.za 22 September 2023 | 12:30 CAT 2 min read Muhammed Cajee, the Executive Director at ASRI, shared valuable insights on the economic landscape of South Africa, mainly focusing on the recent Monetary Policy Committee decision and the...

read more
India-Canada diplomatic tensions: A closer look

India-Canada diplomatic tensions: A closer look

Annisa Essack | kzn@radioislam.org.za 22 September 2023 | 12:00 CAT 2 min read As diplomatic tensions between India and Canada escalate over allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of a Sikh leader on Canadian soil, the international community is closely...

read more
The Asia Pacific Report With Sanusha Naidoo

The Asia Pacific Report With Sanusha Naidoo

Annisa Essack | kzn@radioislan.org.za 21 September 2023 | 00:00 CAT 2 min read Canada-India Diplomatic Tensions: A Deepening Crisis? Recent allegations made by the Canadian government linking India to the killing of a Sikh leader on Canadian soil have strained...

read more

Subscribe to our Newsletter

0 Comments

Submit a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *