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Morocco Earthquake: A look at the deadliest earthquakes around the world in recent years

The earthquake that struck Morocco late on September 8 has killed more than 2,100 people, with the death toll expected to increase as rescuers reach hard-hit remote mountain areas.

September 11, 2023 / 12:20 IST
A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco's High Atlas mountain on September 8, killing more than 2,100 people. Here’s a look at the deadliest earthquakes around the world in recent years.
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A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco's High Atlas mountain on September 8, killing more than 2,100 people. Here’s a look at the deadliest earthquakes around the world in recent years.
February 6, 2023: In Turkey, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake kills more than 50,000 people.
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February 6, 2023: In Turkey, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake kills more than 50,000 people.
November 21, 2022: In Indonesia, 162 people were killed by a magnitude 5.6 quake.
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November 21, 2022: In Indonesia, 162 people were killed by a magnitude 5.6 quake.
June 21, 2022: At least 1,000 people died when a magnitude 6.1 quake hits Afghanistan.
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June 21, 2022: At least 1,000 people died when a magnitude 6.1 quake hits Afghanistan.
August 14, 2021: A magnitude 7.2 quake strikes Haiti, resulting in over 2,200 deaths.
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August 14, 2021: A magnitude 7.2 quake strikes Haiti, resulting in over 2,200 deaths.
November 26, 2019: In Albania, a powerful earthquake of 6.4 magnitude killed 51 people.
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November 26, 2019: In Albania, a powerful earthquake of 6.4 magnitude killed 51 people.
November 12, 2017: A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the border region between Iran and Iraq.
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November 12, 2017: A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the border region between Iran and Iraq.
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first published: Sep 11, 2023 12:20 pm

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