Morocco earthquake: Casualties reported after strong tremors

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1970-01-01 08:00

There is panic in the city of Marrakesh as a 6.8 magnitude quake hits the country.

A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.8 has hit central Morocco, sending people rushing into the streets - with unconfirmed reports of casualties.

The epicentre was 71km (44 miles) south-west of Marrakesh at a depth of 18.5 km, the US Geological Survey said. The quake struck at 23:11 local time (22...