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A powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday, and shaking was felt from Rabat to Marrakesh. There was no immediate word on any casualties or damage.

The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 and occurred about 18 kilometers below the surface.

The armed forces released a preliminary toll after shaking was felt from Rabat to Marrakesh.

Powerful tremors caused panic in Marrakech, Casablanca and Rabat and led to deaths in villages near the Atlas Mountains

A powerful earthquake struck Morocco, damaging buildings in major cities and sending panicked people pouring into streets and alleyways from the capital Ra

Morocco Earthquake LIVE: The red walls which surround the old city and are a UNESCO World Heritage site have also been damaged.

Moroccos Interior Ministry said early Saturday that at least 296 people died in the provinces near the quake.

More than 800 people have been killed and hundreds more injured after a powerful earthquake hit Marrakesh in Morocco.

Bay of Plenty man Rob Young said panicked people ducked for cover, ran out to the street.

RABAT, Morocco (AP) – Buildings were damaged and people poured into the streets and alleyways in a panic when a powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday, affecting cities from the capital Rabat to Marrakech, the county’s most visited tourist destination. There was no immediate word on whether there were any injuries or deaths. Government officials […]