> strong and shallow Mw 6.8 Earthquake in Marrakech - Tensift - Al Haouz, Morocco

09/08/2023 - Earthquake in Marrakech - Tensift - Al Haouz, Morocco

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Sept. 8, 2023, 10:11 p.m.
Magnitude Mw 6.8
Latitude 31.06 °N
Longitude -8.39 °E
Depth 19 km
Last Update 2024-01-07
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Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 500000 5674 2946 59574 2017
Morocco 500000 5674 2946 59574 2017

Affected Population
Impact on Health Services

A total 60 major healthcare facilities have been affected by this event.
4 hospitals and 0 clinics may experience operational problems due to strong shaking at their location.

Using data of the Healthsites.io. Latest update: May 2024 (only considering hospitals and clinics). In some countries, definitions for clinics and hospitals may deviate.

Impact on Energy Infrastructure

A total 0.57 GW of power generation capacity has been affected by this event.

Using data of the Global Power Plant Database. Latest update: June 2021, min. Capacity 10 MW.

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