Current:Home > ContactPowerful earthquake strikes Morocco, causing shaking in much of the country -文件: temp/data/webname/news/nam2.txt
Powerful earthquake strikes Morocco, causing shaking in much of the country
View
Date:2025-04-16 21:29:49
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday, and shaking was felt from Rabat to Marrakesh. There was no immediate word on any casualties or damage.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 and occurred about 18 kilometers (11 miles) below the surface.
It said the quake hit at 11:11 p.m. and was centered about 56.3 kilometers (34.9 miles) west of Oukaimeden, a popular ski resort in the Atlas Mountains.
veryGood! (155)
Related
- Golf's No. 1 Nelly Korda looking to regain her form – and her spot on the Olympic podium
- Alex Jones spent over $93,000 in July. Sandy Hook families who sued him have yet to see a dime
- In 'The Enchanters' James Ellroy brings Freddy Otash into 1960s L.A.
- Selena Gomez Reveals Why She Really Looked Concerned During Olivia Rodrigo’s VMAs Performance
- Kylie Jenner Shows Off Sweet Notes From Nieces Dream Kardashian & Chicago West
- What's next for Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers after Achilles injury?
- US semiconductor production is ramping up. But without STEM workforce, we'll lose the race.
- Venice faces possible UNESCO downgrade as it struggles to manage mass tourism
- JoJo Siwa reflects on Candace Cameron Bure feud: 'If I saw her, I would not say hi'
- Father of imprisoned reporter Evan Gershkovich calls on world leaders to urge Russia to free him
Ranking
- US Open player compensation rises to a record $65 million, with singles champs getting $3.6 million
- Libyan city buries thousands in mass graves after flood as mayor says death toll could triple
- Intensified clashes between rival factions in Lebanon’s largest Palestinian refugee camp kill 5
- Rangers' Max Scherzer out for the season with injury as Texas battles for AL playoff spot
- Elon Musk’s Daughter Vivian Calls Him “Absolutely Pathetic” and a “Serial Adulterer”
- Several students at Vermont school sent to hospital for CO exposure, officials say
- Republicans raise the specter of widespread COVID-19 mandates, despite no sign of their return
- A federal judge again declares that DACA is illegal. Issue likely to be decided by US Supreme Court
Recommendation
House passes bill to add 66 new federal judgeships, but prospects murky after Biden veto threat
Law Roach, the image architect, rethinks his own image with a New York Fashion Week show
Peso Pluma threatened by Mexican cartel ahead of Tijuana concert: 'It will be your last show'
California bill would lift pay for fast-food workers to $20 an hour
The GOP and Kansas’ Democratic governor ousted targeted lawmakers in the state’s primary
Why Every Fitspo TikToker Is Wearing These Flowy Running Shorts
The Real Reason Meghan Markle Hasn't Been Wearing Her Engagement Ring From Prince Harry
Earth is outside its ‘safe operating space for humanity’ on most key measurements, study says