Morocco Earthquake Live Updates: Over 820 Fatalities Reported in Quake Near Marrakesh

Morocco has been rocked by a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8, as confirmed by the US Geological Survey (USGS).

Moroccan state media has reported a grim toll of at least 820 fatalities and 672 injuries.

The earthquake struck shortly after 11 p.m. local time (22:00 GMT).

According to the USGS, the earthquake's epicenter was located at a depth of 18.5 kilometers (11.5 miles) and approximately 72 kilometers (44 miles) northeast of Marrakesh.

Footage circulating on social media purportedly captures the tremors, with people fleeing into the streets and buildings swaying.

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