Earthquake Hits Morocco, Kills Over 800 People 

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake has struck central Morocco, killing at least 820 people and leaving several others injured.

BBC reported that the epicenter was in the High Atlas Mountains, 71km (44 miles) southwest of Marrakesh, at a depth of 18.5km, the US Geological Survey said.

According to reports, the quake struck at 23:11 local time (22:11 GMT) on Friday, September 8. There was a 4.9 aftershock 19 minutes later.

In a statement, the country’s interior ministry said people died in Marrakesh and several areas to the south, and many of the victims are believed to be in remote areas.

The ministry said the earthquake killed people in the provinces and municipalities of al-Haouz, Marrakesh, Ouarzazate, Azilal, Chichaoua, and Taroudant, adding that more than 600 people have been injured.

There are also reports of families trapped under the rubble of their homes in the city and damage to parts of the Medina.