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A 4 magnitude earthquake shakes the Moroccan region of Nador

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Rabat – A 4 magnitude tremor was felt earlier today in the province of Nador, 317 miles north east of Rabat.

The epicenter of the earthquake, which took place at 5:15 p.m. and lasted for 10 seconds, was located in the rural area of Kariat Arkmane, 16 miles west of Nador city [Epicenter latitude is 35.16°N and longitude is 3.09°W].

Thankfully no casualties or material damages have been reported.

The worst recent earthquake recorded in Morocco was that of the coastal city of Al Houceima, (102 miles west of Nador), on the northern edge of the Rif Mountains.

The tragic earthquake was of magnitude 6,4 MI, and caused about 628 deaths, 926 injuries, the destruction 2,539 homes, and more than 15,000 people were left homeless.


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