5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern Morocco Without Reported Damage
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit Ouezzane Province, Morocco, at 11:48 PM (GMT+1) with no damage reported. Many residents evacuated their homes out of fear due to the memory of a devastating 2023 earthquake that claimed thousands of lives. The earthquake’s epicenter was located in the Brikcha commune and occurred at a depth of 20 kilometers.
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Ouezzane Province in northern Morocco, confirmed by the National Institute of Geophysics. The quake occurred at 11:48 PM (GMT+1) and had a depth of 20 kilometers, with its epicenter situated in the Brikcha commune. Fortunately, there have been no reports of damage resulting from this tremor.
In summary, Morocco experienced a 5.2-magnitude earthquake, but thankfully, it resulted in no reported damage. This incident comes on the heels of a devastating earthquake in 2023 that killed over 3,000 individuals and heavily impacted the Al Haouz region. The nation’s awareness and response framework to seismic activities remain critical for its disaster management policy.
Original Source: news.az
