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Devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Morocco, leaving over 1,000 dead

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In a heart-wrenching scene captured by @le1e2eo on September 9, 2023, in Jemaa el-Fnaa, Morocco, a powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake jolted the region, plunging the night into chaos and fear. As the tremors struck, catching many in their beds, people were compelled to evacuate their homes in sheer panic. The haunting video depicts a nightmarish tableau of sirens wailing, with individuals scrambling outdoors and navigating through narrow corridors littered with building debris. Just 19 minutes later, a 4.9-magnitude aftershock exacerbated the already dire situation. State media reports now indicate a grim toll, with over 1,000 casualties, primarily in Marrakesh, located approximately 44 miles from the earthquake's epicenter. The precise scale of the tragedy remains uncertain as rescue operations intensify.

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