Earthquake in Morocco
A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Morocco, It’s the strongest earthquake to be recorded in the region and was felt as far as Portugal and Algeria.
ShelterBox is responding in Morocco and will work to support thousand of people left homeless by the earthquake.
What is happening in Morocco
A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco late on September 8th, 70km south of Marrakesh. It’s the strongest recorded in the region and was felt as far as Portugal and Algeria.
The earthquake hit just after 11pm local time, under the cover of darkness, when many people would have been asleep. People spent the night on the streets, fearful of aftershocks, either unable or not wanting to return home. Thousands of people have lost their lives and the death toll continues rising as rescue operations continue.
ShelterBox is responding. We are working closely with the Government, local authorities, and our Rotary network to support people living in remote areas who have been left with very little. We’re working hard to get tents, thermal blankets, solar lights and kitchen sets to communities without adequate shelter in mountain villages that have largely been reduced to rubble.
ShelterBox has experience responding to earthquakes before, most recently in Türkiye
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