296 dead after powerful 6.8 magnitude Earthquake hits Morocco

Washington: At least 296 people were killed after a powerful earthquake hit Morocco on Friday night, an official said.
No official casualty figures have been released.

The quake struck 44 miles (71 kilometres) southwest of Marrakesh at a depth of 18.5 kilometres at 11:11 pm (2211 GMT), the US Geological Survey said.

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