During the night 112 Canarias recorded 4 calls located in Telde and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in which they reported that they had felt an earthquake
According to some media outlets in Morocco there are already more than 800 dead and 600 injured
The earthquake had a magnitude of 6,8 and its epicenter was located in a small town about 70 kilometers from the city of Marrakesh, Morocco. The tremor occurred at a depth of approximately 20 kilometers. Depth can influence the intensity and effects of the earthquake on the surface.
The quake was felt in several cities, including Marrakesh and the capital, Rabat. People quickly abandoned buildings for fear of further earth movement or structural damage.
The media broke the news about destruction and injuries in Marrakech with the fall of buildings and walls. Marrakech residents saw ambulances leaving the old town and many building facades damaged. People stayed outside their homes for fear of another earthquake, which is a common response after earthquakes.
During the night 112 Canarias recorded 4 calls located in Telde and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in which they reported that they had felt an earthquake.
The General Directorate of Civil Protection of Spain has activated the international support mechanisms and put the Search and Rescue teams on pre-alert to be able to provide an immediate response in the event that Morocco requests help. The first Spanish teams could be deployed within hours.
