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The 6.3 Mw Al Hoceima earthquake strikes northern Morocco with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). At least 628 people are killed, 926 are injured, and up to 15,000 are displaced.
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes northern Morocco, causing widespread destruction and hundreds of casualties.
On February 24, 2004, a powerful magnitude 6.3 earthquake shook the Rif region of northern Morocco, with its epicenter near the city of Al Hoceima.
The quake reached a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), toppling buildings and igniting fires across the affected area.
At least 628 people lost their lives, over 900 were injured, and as many as 15,000 residents were displaced from their homes.
Rescue teams and international aid organizations mobilized to provide emergency relief and temporary shelter.
The disaster highlighted vulnerabilities in building standards and prompted reforms to improve earthquake resilience in Morocco.
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Al Hoceima earthquake
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