A powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck Morocco, particularly affecting the areas of Casablanca, Marrakech, Agadir, and Rabat, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre. Meanwhile, the "German Research Centre for Geosciences" reported the earthquake at a magnitude of 7. Eyewitnesses shared videos on social media showing the collapse of buildings in old neighborhoods and the cracking of others; however, official authorities have not reported any casualties.
Videos also circulated showcasing the intensity of the earthquake and the panic it caused, with people fleeing to the streets for fear of building collapses. Residents in southern Portugal felt the tremors, as noted by the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre.
