Powerful Earthquake Kills at Least 296 People in Morocco

Morocco’s Interior Ministry reported that a powerful earthquake killed at least 296 people.

People take shelter and check for news on their mobile phones after an earthquake in Rabat, Morocco, on Sept. 8, 2023. Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP Photo

Morocco’s Interior Ministry reported on Friday night that a powerful earthquake has killed at least 296 people.

The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces announced the death toll, citing the government department.