A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Ouezzane Province, Morocco, at 11:48 PM (GMT+1). No damage has been reported, but residents fled their homes in fear due to a previous deadly quake in 2023 that killed over 3,000 people. The government is enhancing disaster management measures.
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake occurred in Ouezzane Province, Morocco, as confirmed by the National Institute of Geophysics. This seismic event took place at 11:48 PM (GMT+1) at a depth of 20 kilometers, with its epicenter located in the Brikcha commune. According to reports from News.Az, no damages have been reported following the quake.
The earthquake was recorded at a geographic position of 34.954 degrees north latitude and 5.635 degrees west longitude. In the aftermath of this tremor, many residents in the region evacuated their homes due to heightened fears stemming from a previous devastating earthquake.
Earlier in 2023, Morocco experienced a catastrophic earthquake in the Al Haouz region, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 3,000 lives and significant destruction to local infrastructure and housing. In light of this devastation, the Moroccan government has made pledges to enhance its disaster management strategies.
In summary, a 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit Ouezzane Province, Morocco, sparking fears among residents. Thankfully, no damage has been reported thus far. This event follows a tragic earthquake earlier in 2023, which claimed thousands of lives and led to extensive infrastructural damage, prompting the government to improve disaster response measures.
Original Source: news.az
