5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern Morocco, No Damage Reported
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Ouezzane Province in northern Morocco at 11:48 PM (GMT+1). The quake, which occurred at a depth of 20 kilometers, did not cause any reported damage. This follows a deadly earthquake in 2023 that killed over 3,000 individuals in the Al Haouz region, prompting Morocco to enhance its disaster management policies.
The National Institute of Geophysics has confirmed that a 5.2-magnitude earthquake occurred in Ouezzane Province, Morocco. This seismic event took place at 11:48 PM (GMT+1) with a depth of 20 kilometers. The epicenter was located in the Brikcha commune, at coordinates 34.954 degrees north latitude and 5.635 degrees west longitude.
Following the earthquake, many residents evacuated their homes out of concern, recalling the catastrophic event earlier in 2023 that affected the region. That earlier earthquake struck the Al Haouz area, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 3,000 lives and causing extensive damage to infrastructure in the region.
In light of the recent seismic activity and the earlier devastating earthquake, Morocco has committed to enhancing its disaster management policies to better respond to such natural disasters in the future.
In summary, the recent 5.2-magnitude earthquake in northern Morocco has raised fears among its citizens, reminding them of the severe earthquake in Al Haouz that occurred earlier this year. Fortunately, no damage was reported from this latest event. Nonetheless, the Moroccan government is taking proactive measures to improve its disaster management strategies moving forward.
Original Source: news.az
