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Morocco - Earthquake, update (UN OCHA, Government of Morocco, Copernicus EMSR) (ECHO Daily Flash of 14 September 2023)

  • After the 6.8 M earthquake of 8 September in Al Haouz Province, the number of casualties is increasing.
  • According to the national authorities, 2,946 people died while the amount of injured people reached 5,674.
  • The Government of Morocco is conducting the emergency response, in addition, the UN continues close communication with the national authorities.
  • The Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMSR695) was activated in rapid mapping mode on 9 September and 16 maps have been produced so far.