Morocco earthquake: At least 632 dead as buildings damaged in Marrakesh.

The temblor struck late Friday with the epicentre 75km west of Marrakesh, Morocco’s fourth-largest city.

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake has hit Morocco, killing at least 630 people, injuring more than 320, damaging buildings and sending terrified residents fleeing their homes into the streets for safety.

Morocco’s state television reported the doubling of the death toll on Saturday morning from overnight, citing the Ministry of Interior. Of those injured, 51 were in a critical condition.

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Human Appeal is working closely with partners on the ground to assess the need more details to follow.