Earthquake in Morocco: the village is completely destroyed - 300 dead

In the north of Morocco, a strong earthquake occurred on Tuesday morning, as a result of which, according to the latest data, 226 people died, more than 120 were injured. This is the official data that AFP transfers with reference to the MAP Moroccan State Information Agency.

However, according to local authorities, the number of victims of the element may exceed 300 people.

"The number of victims can significantly exceed the data of the official list and reach 300 people," the local member of the parliament, who wished to remain unnamed, told Reuters.

Rescuers also believe that under the wreckage of houses can be about ten times more than people, reports Sky News.

According to the US seismological service, the strength of the underground shocks, which began to be felt at 05:30 Moscow time, amounted to 6.5 points on the Richter scale. The epicenter was in shallow water in the Gibraltar Strait 300 km from the capital of Morocco Rabata.

A repeated ardent impetus with a force of 4.1 points on the Richter scale was registered in the north of Morocco in the afternoon. This earthquake has been the strongest in the area since 1994.

According to preliminary data, the most significant destruction and victims are in the al -Hoseima area, located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea near the Gibraltar Strait. Help is provided to the victims, ITAR-TASS reports.

According to the representative of the country's civil defense, the natural disaster "completely destroyed" the village of Ait Kamara, 14 km from the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, RIA "Novosti" reports.

In addition, the provinces of Fes and Pelvis were seriously injured, where several residential buildings of the old building were destroyed.

Superior shocks were also felt in the south of Spain, whose government has already stated that Morocco would provide the necessary assistance in eliminating the consequences of the earthquake. Spanish Foreign Minister, Ana Palasio, said that humanitarian aid, as well as a group of rescuers with dogs who specialize in the search for victims from the elements, would be immediately sent to Morocco.

The most destructive earthquake in Morocco occurred in 1960. Then in the city of Agadir on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea 12 thousand people died.

There is no information about the victims among Russians in the Russian Foreign Ministry

According to preliminary data, there are no victims among Russians as a result of an earthquake of Morocco.

"The reports of victims among Russians as a result of an earthquake off the coast of Morocco have not yet been received," a source in the foreign policy said on Tuesday, Interfax reports.

According to him, up to 15 compatriots are constantly living in Morocco.