He Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay expressed its solidarity and support to all the Moroccan people, on behalf of the government, in relation to the earthquake – and subsequent earthquake – that the country suffered, being one of the earthquakes deadliest in 60 years.
He United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the new earthquake occurred at 7:59 local time in a mountainous area located in the south of the Marrakech-Safi region. The epicenter was located 10 kilometers deep, halfway between the cities of Marrakech and Agadir.
He Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Observatory He also recorded the movement, although he raised its magnitude to 4.5 on the Richter scale. This organization recorded a total of nine aftershocks of Friday’s landslide of between 2 and 4 magnitude on the Richter scale in the Ighil region, Al Haouz province.
Friday’s earthquake occurred at 11:11 p.m. at a depth of 18.5 kilometers, with the epicenter 71 kilometers southwest of Marrakech. The earthquake caused 2,012 deaths and 2,059 injuries – 1,404 in serious condition – according to the latest official balance of the Moroccan Ministry of the Interior.
The disposition of the Uruguayan government
This Sunday, the Foreign Ministry issued a statement solidarity and support for the Moroccan government. “On behalf of the Government and the people of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay, “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends its solidarity to the Government and people of Morocco, on the occasion of the loss of numerous lives, as well as the thousands of injured victims of the devastating earthquake that hit that country,” the statement states.
For their part, they extended their condolences “to the family and friends of the victims of this tragedy, offering support to the Government of Morocco in their efforts to overcome this difficult situation.”
The magnitude of the damage generated a wave of international solidarity with condolences expressed by Pope Francis and the authorities of Spain, the United States, Israel, the United Kingdom and Argentina, among other countries, which also offered humanitarian aid.
According to Red Cross International, the country’s needs are enormous.”This will not be a one or two week response. We anticipate many months and even years of response“, said Hossam Elsharkawi, regional director for the Middle East and North Africa of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
Source: Ambito
