Foreign Ministry of Turkey expressed condolences to the Moroccan people in connection with the death of people as a result of a powerful earthquake.
“with deep sadness perceived the news of the deaths of people, a large number of victims, as well as a serious damage caused as a result of an earthquake that occurred in the Moroccan district of El House. We condemn the friendly and fraternal people and the Government of Morocco, we wish all the injured all the victims” , – said in the message of the Turkish department.
“Turkey, as always, is ready to provide all kinds of support for Morocco,” they got it in the Foreign Ministry.
The number of those who died as a result of an earthquake in Morocco increased to 632, the Kingdom of Military District said.
According to the National Geophysical Institute of Morocco, the epicenter of the earthquake of magnitude 7 points was in the Marrakesh-El House region. The hearth lay at a depth of 8 km.
The department noted that powerful tremors were felt in many cities of the country. There are those who died in cities such as: Marrakesh, Azilal, Agadir, Varzazat and Chichaua.
As the Moroccan media reported, which occurred at 23.10 local time, the earthquake was felt in cities such as Casablanca, Meknes, Agadir and Fes, and mainly in Rabat.
A earthquake of magnitude 7 points, which occurred in the Moroccan city of Marrakesh, has become the largest in the history of the country over the past century, the Morocco National Geophysical Institute reported.