The whole world remained a mouth open in front of the natural disaster which shocked Morocco: a magnitude 7 earthquake left an indelible mark on the African country and in the lives of the people who live there.
From Marrakech to Casablanca, the earth shook eerily, unleashing a wave of international solidarity.
How strong was the earthquake in Morocco? Intensity and magnitude
The earth did not ask permission before violently shaking Morocco. The Geophysical Center of Morocco confirmed that it was a earthquake of magnitude 6.8, abundantly high and capable of causing significant damage.
It was one of those earthquakes that can be defined as "devastating“, capable of upsetting entire communities and changing human and environmental geography forever.
Where was the epicenter of the earthquake and how far was it felt
The epicenter was identified in an area called Ighil, located in the High Atlas, about 70 km south-west of Marrakech.
But the seismic waves did not respect boundaries, making themselves clearly felt even in Portugal and Algeria.
This underlines the earthquake power and its impact at the macro-regional level. Particularly affected was Ighil, a predominantly mountainous and rural area, whose population lives in small agricultural villages.
How many victims, wounded and missing are there?
The data is unfortunately shocking. According to the latest information provided by Moroccan Ministry of the Interior, the current budget speaks of 632 dead and 329 wounded, Of which 51 in serious condition.
These are numbers that change from minute to minute, and the concern is that the final balance could be even more tragic.
international solidarity
At times like this, the global cohesion shows its best face. FromXNUMX-XNUMX business days atItaly, offers of assistance were not long in coming.
Antonio Tajani, Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, confirmed that around 200 Italians were in the area at the time of the earthquake, fortunately no one was injured. On the Italian side it was expressed full availability to offer support to Morocco. The European Commission has also expressed its intention to provide "all necessary assistance".
