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Epicenter in Morocco, September 8, 2023. Source: US Geological Survey USDS

The earthquake in Morocco: since the 19th century, strong earthquakes of magnitude 6 or higher have not been recorded in the area

Earthquakes of this magnitude in the region are rare but not unexpected. Since 1900, there have been 9 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or higher within 500 km of the location of the current earthquake, but even