<h5>When did an earthquake hit Morocco?</h5><p>On 8th September 2023, Morocco was hit with a severe earthquake (oh no!). The 6.8 magnitude earthquake was the deadliest the North African country has faced in over sixty years. The earthquake happened after 11 p.m. It struck 72 kilometres southwest of Marrakesh, Morocco's fourth-largest city.</p><p>The earthquake's epicentre was Ighil, a mountainous area in the country’s Al-Haouz province in the Atlas Mountains. The tremor was felt in various places across the country and even in some places of Spain.</p><h5>What’s the current situation in Morocco?</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/morocco-hit-with-a-severe-earthquake%2FMorocco%20Earthquake%202.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=f264aaef-d24f-4335-a36a-12714a4d43f6"><figcaption>A team from the UK helping the citizens of Morocco. Photo by UK ISAR.</figcaption></figure><p>Many people have died due to the earthquake. It has also caused a lot of destruction. Medics, the army, and rescuers are trying to rescue people trapped under all the wreckage. The earthquake left many people homeless. Many of them had to evacuate to protect themselves.</p><p>It’s a sad situation in the country right now. The government has also set up medical camps to treat the people. Many countries, such as Spain, the USA, the United Kingdom, France, Algeria, etc., and organisations have extended their help to Morocco. They are providing all the help they can by sending rescue teams and medical teams, providing medicines, tents, etc.</p><p>The Indian embassy in Morocco has advised all Indians living in the country to reach out to them for any help required.</p><h5>What can someone do during an earthquake?</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/morocco-hit-with-a-severe-earthquake%2FMorocco%20Earthquake%203.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=c18bcf18-275d-4622-b003-f8f73936e457"><figcaption>Aftermath of the earthquake. Photo by USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance.</figcaption></figure><p>If someone is indoors, they must hide under a strong table or furniture. If there isn't a table or desk nearby, the person must drop to the ground and cover their head with their arms while crouching in the corner. The person must also stay in the corner of a room, under a table, or a bed.</p><p>One must also avoid windows, glass, exterior walls, and anything that can easily break. It is advised to stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research says most injuries occur when people inside buildings try to move to another place within or outside the building.</p><p>While outside during an earthquake, one must not move from where they are. However, keeping a safe distance from trees, buildings, street lights, etc., is advised.</p><p>While in a vehicle, one must stop and stay inside the vehicle. One must also not stop near or beneath buildings, trees, bridges, etc. If trapped under debris, one must not light a match. They must use a handkerchief or garment to cover their mouth. They must tap on a pipe or a wall to help rescuers locate them.</p><p>Yelling must be done as a last resort, as it can cause dust inhalation. These are some things to keep in mind in case you ever face an earthquake.</p>

The earthquake struck 72 kilometres southwest of Marrakesh.

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