The earthquake in Morocco is felt across Andalusia and the Costa del Sol
A powerful earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale, which struck multiple cities in Morocco on Friday night, has sent shockwaves rippling across the southern regions of Spain, including Malaga and other provinces in Andalusia.
The epicentre of the seismic event is believed to be situated between the Moroccan cities of Marrakech and Agadir. The tremors, though originating overseas, resonated as far as the southern Spanish coast, prompting the 112 Andalucía Emergency Service Coordination Centre to spring into action.
This centre has reported receiving more than twenty calls from concerned residents who felt the ground shake in various municipalities across Malaga, Huelva, Seville, and Jaen provinces. Authorities have yet to confirm any significant material damage in these areas and are awaiting confirmation from Spain's National Geographic Institute (IGN).
Notably, calls for assistance and information poured in from several locations, including Huelva, Punta Umbría, Lepe, Isla Cristina, Bollullos par del Condado, Sevilla, Dos Hermanas, Camas, Jaén, Malaga, Marbella, Cordoba, and Lucena.
Tragically, the earthquake in Morocco has left a devastating toll in its wake, with reports indicating a death toll of at least 632 people and 329 individuals injured. The seismic event struck at approximately 11:11pm local time, causing tremors that reverberated from the city of Marrakech to the Moroccan capital, Rabat.
The region between Marrakech and Agadir, near the assumed epicentre, has borne the brunt of the destruction, with reports of extensive material damage, including collapsed houses and walls. As both Morocco and Spain grapple with the aftermath of this disaster, authorities and relief agencies are mobilizing their resources to provide assistance to those affected by the earthquake.
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