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A magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes Morocco, killing nearly 3,000 people and damaging historic sites in Marrakesh.
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2023 Al Haouz earthquake
Earthquake in Morocco
On 8 September 2023 at 23:11 DST, an earthquake with a moment magnitude of 6.9 and maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent) struck Morocco's Al Haouz Province. The earthquake's epicenter was 73.4 km (45.6 mi) southwest of Marrakesh, near the town of Ighil and the Oukaïmeden…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Marrakesh
City in Marrakesh–Safi, Morocco
Marrakesh or Marrakech is the fourth-largest city in Morocco. It is one of the four imperial cities of Morocco and is the capital of the Marrakesh–Safi region. The city lies west of the foothills of the Atlas Mountains.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
September 8
Day of the year
September 8 is the 251st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 114 days remain until the end of the year.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)