Reports of damage and debris following 6.8 magnitude quake in Marrakesh, Morocco

Reports of damage and debris following 6.8 magnitude quake in Marrakesh, Morocco

A strong 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck southwest of Marrakesh, Morocco late Friday, creating substantial shaking that sent panicked residents running out of buildings.

The quake hit 71 kilometers southwest of Marrakesh at a depth of 18.5 kilometers at 11:11 pm local time (2211 GMT).

It sent debris flying into narrow alleyways and items tumbling off shelves, according to video posted on social media.

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