Africa-Press – Angola. The President of the Republic, João Lourenço, this Saturday expressed solidarity with the Moroccan people, for the earthquake that caused more than 600 deaths, hundreds of injured and enormous devastation.
In a message sent to King Mohamed VI, the Angolan statesman expresses his “deepest” dismay at the tragedy, as a result of the earthquake registered in various regions of the Kingdom of Morocco.
“On behalf of the Angolan Executive and myself, in the face of this unfortunate event, I offer Your Majesty and the families of the victims our condolences and solidarity, in this painful moment for the Moroccan people”, reads the message.
The Moroccan Interior Ministry said in a statement that up to 2:00 am (same time in Angola) this Saturday, deaths had been registered in the provinces and prefectures of Al Haouz, Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Azilal, Chichaoua and Taroudant.
According to the United States Geological Survey, which records seismic activity around the world, the quake occurred at 11:11 pm on Friday.
The epicenter was in the town of Ighil, located 63 kilometers southwest of the city of Marrakesh.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 18.5 kilometers.
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