MappingSource: THA powerful earthquake struck Morocco, affecting areas including the Atlas Mountains and the historic city of Marrakech. Earthquakes are relatively rare in North Africa, and this was described as the strongest ever recorded in the mountain region. Morocco lies along the boundary of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates. Here the two massive plates interact, and their movements can result in seismic activity. Morocco, a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and European cultural influences.

Source: The North Africa Journal September 09, 2023 09:41 UTC