Marrakesh (Morocco)

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  • 6.8 magnitude 
  • September 8th 2023
  • Epicentre 75 km away from Marrakesh.
  • 6 million people affected with 2900 killed
  • UNESCO site Medina Marrakesh destroyed 
  • Economic losses as large as 9% of GDP
  • Convergent margin: Eurasian and African.
  • Shallow focus of 25km 
  • Happened at night where many were at home
  • Poor quality traditional buildings shattered however many suggest this was due to the additional of western modern methods using concrete and steel.
    Lax regulation and practices.
  • No earthquake for many years and therefore people were not expectant or prepared.
  • Mountainous regions made reaching remote communities difficult. Helicopters were used to distribute aid.
    Aid agencies were stretched thin due to other hazards such as the earthquake in Syria and floods in Lybia