A devastating earthquake occurred on Friday night in Morocco, causing 820 deaths and 672 injuries, 51 of which in critical condition. The earthquake, which occurred shortly after 11 p.m., had its epicenter in the town of Ighil, some 70 kilometers southwest of the city of Marrakech. The magnitude was 6.8 and it occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers.
Ighil is a mountainous area of the High Atlas, with small agricultural towns. According to the Moroccan Ministry of the Interior, the majority of the victims (290) have occurred in the province of Al Haouz, south of Marrakech and close to the epicenter, in Taroudant, Chichaoua, Ouarzazate, Marrakech, Azilal, Agadir, Casablanca and Al Youssoufia, in this order.
In Spain, the tremor has been especially intense on the coast of Andalusia, but has not caused damage. The 112 emergency telephone number has coordinated more than twenty calls from different Andalusian municipalities that have reported that they had felt a seismic movement, which the National Geographic Institute (IGN) has attributed to the magnitude 7 earthquake registered this midnight in Morocco.
According to a note from the Emergency Service, at 12:14 a.m., the coordination center managed the first of more than 20 calls from towns in Huelva, Seville, Jaén, Córdoba and Málaga. Specifically, the notices have been received from the municipalities of Huelva, Punta Umbría, Lepe, Isla Cristina, Almonte, Bollullos par del Condado, Sevilla, Dos Hermanas, Camas, Jaén, Málaga, Marbella, Córdoba and Lucena, without any evidence of damage. personal or material.
Users of the official Emergency 112 Andalusia accounts have indicated that the tremor has also been felt in points on the Andalusian coast.
As reported by the IGN to Emergencies 112 Andalucía, a service attached to the Ministry of the Presidency, Interior, Social Dialogue and Administrative Simplification of the Board, the magnitude of the earthquake recorded at 00:11 hours was 6.8 and has produced at a depth of 10 kilometers.
In the event of earthquakes, the Emergency 112 Andalusia service recommends a series of prevention measures to reduce risks and contribute to the safety of the population.
During an earthquake, it is best to stay where you are, whether you are inside a building or on the street, since accidents can occur when entering and leaving buildings. Inside a building it is necessary to look for strong structures to shelter in, such as a table or a bed, under the lintel of a door, next to a pillar, a main wall or in a corner.
After the shock, 112 recommends leaving the buildings orderly and gradually through the stairs and, under no circumstances, using the elevator for evacuation. In the case of being outside, it is recommended to stay away from electrical cables, cornices, glass and other elements that may break or detach due to movement.
In the event that the earthquake surprises citizens in the middle of a trip inside a vehicle, it is necessary to stop it immediately where traffic allows and remain inside it until the earthquake ends. Once the shock has passed, it must be verified that no one has been injured, as well as examining the people nearby in case they have suffered any injuries. According to 112, the seriously injured should not move unless they have knowledge of how to do so or in case of serious deterioration or imminent danger, such as fire or collapse.
