Type of Event: Earthquake;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-09-08 22:11:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-09-09 09:06:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Morocco;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 08 September 2023 at 22:11 UTC, an earthquake was reported to have affected the Marrakesh-Safi Region of Morocco. The epicentre was approximately 72 km southwest of Marrakesh city (population of 840,000 people). Many casualties are reported and it is thought that many people are still trapped under the rubble or injured. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide a damage assessment.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR695] Earthquake in Marrakesh-Safi Region, Morocco
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR695/aemfeed