Morocco's National Institute of Geophysics announced two earthquakes in the provinces of Al Hoceima and Azilal.
Director Nasser Jabour said the first, magnitude 3.8 on the Richter scale, was felt by residents at night in the commune of Arbaa Taourirt.
The second, magnitude 2.8, occurred Saturday morning in Azilal and was not felt.
Dozens of aftershocks below magnitude 2 were recorded.
Jabour stressed this activity falls within the region's geological nature, which experiences continuous seismic movement, and that felt tremors are expected.
Teams are monitoring the situation, with no damage reported.
Two Earthquakes Hit Al Hoceima and Azilal, No Damage Reported
source: youm7.com
Share
How do you feel about this?
Related news
More in Al Hoceima
Funeral in Tangier for mother and daughter, victims of Algeciras port accident
The city of Tangier held, this Saturday, September 5, the funeral of a mother and her daughter, who died in an accident when a car fell…
Seizure of 100 grams of cocaine in the commune of Abd Ghaya Souahla
The elements of the territorial center of the Royal Gendarmerie of Akaouane, under the supervision of the new commander of the center…
Official Moroccan document labels Ceuta, Melilla, and Al Hoceima islands as occupied Moroccan territory
The diplomatic crisis between Morocco and Spain over Ceuta and Melilla has brought to light an official Moroccan document from 2009…
Activists in Al Hoceima plan response to Spanish provocations in Ceuta and Melilla
The committee demanding the liberation of Ceuta and Melilla and their islands held a meeting in Al Hoceima with dozens of activists…
Comments (0)