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Tremors Shake Taounate, Morocco, Registering 2.9 on Richter Scale

Monday 06 May 2024 - 12:50
Tremors Shake Taounate, Morocco, Registering 2.9 on Richter Scale

In the serene city of Taounate, Morocco, the ground quivered with a slight tremor on Sunday evening. The seismic event, gauged at a magnitude of 2.9 on the Richter scale, served as a gentle reminder of the region's dynamic tectonics.

Nacer Jabour, the esteemed director of the National Institute of Geophysics, promptly addressed the public's concerns, assuring them that the tremor was too faint to be perceptible to Taounate's residents. With a reassuring demeanor, he stated, "This earthquake was a routine occurrence and lacked the force to cause any significant disruption. Consequently, the institute did not receive any reports from residents regarding the incident."

Delving into the intricate seismic landscape of Morocco, the expert affirmed that dozens of such tremors are routinely recorded across various cities in the nation, posing minimal threat to the populace. His remarks underscored the country's resilience and readiness in confronting such natural phenomena.


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