M 6.8 - Al Haouz, Morocco

  • 2023-09-08 22:11:01 (UTC)
  • 31.058°N 8.385°W
  • 19.0 km depth

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Contributed by US last updated 2023-11-06 03:51:50 (UTC)
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Estimated Fatalities

Estimated Fatalities Histogram
Red alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. High casualties and extensive damage are probable and the disaster is likely widespread. Past red alerts have required a national or international response.

Estimated Economic Losses

Estimated Economic Losses Histogram
Estimated economic losses are 0-7% GDP of Morocco.

Estimated Population Exposure to Earthquake Shaking

Population Exposure Map
Population per ~1 sq. km. from LandScan
Population Exposure
MMIShakingPopulation
I Not Felt 0 k*
II-III Weak 739 k*
IV Light 10,708 k*
V Moderate 4,580 k
VI Strong 3,229 k
VII Very Strong 816 k
VIII Severe 131 k
IX Violent 0 k
X Extreme 0 k

*Estimated exposure only includes population within map area (k = x1,000)
Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale

Structure Information Summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though some resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are adobe block and unreinforced brick with mud construction.

Selected Cities Exposed
MMICityPopulation
VIII Amizmiz 0 k
VIII Azgour 0 k
VIII Adassil 0 k
VIII Tizguine 0 k
VII Sidi Abdallah Ghiat 0 k
VII Moulay Brahim 0 k
VI Marrakesh 839 k
V Agadir 698 k
V Beni Mellal 166 k
IV Casablanca 3,145 k

From GeoNames Database of Cities with 1,000 or more residents (k = x1,000)