2023 Morocco Earthquake Operation Update No. 3 (MDRMA010) – Morocco

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Description of the crisis

On September 8, 2023, at 23:00 local time, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake shook Morocco. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at a depth of 18.5 kilometers and its epicenter was in the High Atlas Mountains, located 71 kilometers southwest of the city of Marrakesh, a major economic center. The earthquake was felt as far away as Portugal and Algeria, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere and the Algerian Civil Defense Agency. A 4.9 magnitude aftershock occurred 19 minutes later. Damage to homes and critical infrastructure was widespread across all affected areas, highlighting the urgent need for emergency shelter support for those affected. Fearing further earthquakes, many survivors in the first two days took to the streets for safety, while damaged roads and the continued risk of landslides and large distances complicated initial rescue and relief efforts.

Remote villages high in the Atlas Mountains, near the epicenter, suffered severe damage. Moroccan search and rescue teams, supported by teams from Spain, Britain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, intensified their massive efforts to provide relief to the devastated mountain villages.

This earthquake is considered the deadliest in Morocco since 2004. According to national authorities, 2,946 people died, while the number of injured reached 56,741, and it is estimated that 59,674 homes were destroyed or damaged. The provinces of Al Haouz/Marrakesh, Chichaoua and Taroudant are among the most affected regions, although other regions including Ouarzazate and Azilal have been affected. Regarding educational institutions, the Ministry announced that a total of 530 educational institutions and 55 boarding schools were damaged to varying degrees, most of them in the provinces of Al Haouz, Chichaoua and Taroudant.

Response summary

Overview of the host national association and ongoing response

The Moroccan government is leading the overall coordination and management of humanitarian assistance for this earthquake at the local and international levels. Since the beginning of the response, the Moroccan Red Crescent has maintained regular contacts and close relations with the relevant ministries and authorities. The MRC deployed emergency response teams of volunteers trained in search and rescue and first aid to provide essential and life-saving support, and also released non-food items from disaster preparedness stocks. These materials were distributed to those affected by the earthquake, especially those living outdoors in the mountains.

Once the search and rescue phase was over, the MRC continued to provide first aid, mental health services and psychosocial support in the communities; Distribution of emergency tents, flooring supplies, tarpaulins, containers, buckets, hygiene kits and other non-food items. In addition, the Moroccan Red Crescent has installed temporary water, sanitation and hygiene facilities (latrines, showers, water points and incinerators) for people living in temporary accommodation, with support from partner National Societies and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. At the same time, the Migrant Resource Center provided restoring family links services with technical support from the International Committee of the Red Cross.

To date, the MRC has deployed 324 volunteers in this response. The MRC and movement partners organized a number of training sessions for volunteers and new staff on emergency response, first aid, firefighting, community engagement and accountability (CEA). Training courses on safe driving and first aid were also provided to newly appointed drivers. During this response, the MRC will continue to invest in its capabilities by organizing various training courses to further strengthen its disaster response capabilities.

This process is supervised by the center’s main headquarters in Rabat. The MRC has its own core staff for project management, finance, logistics and human resources. The MRC has a strong presence with a field office in Marrakesh and branch offices in Chichaoua and Taroudant. The MRC has recruited 30 national staff and additional staff are being recruited to support the implementation of activities under this response. Expansion will continue based on identified needs and prepared plans. The International Federation is also expanding the recruitment of international and national staff for this response.

The German Red Cross, which had a pre-existing delegation, has also expanded its team in the country. New partners have also now established new delegations in Morocco since the beginning of 2024, including the French Red Cross, the Spanish Red Cross and the Qatari Red Crescent. They are all in the process of clarifying their project plans for the coming future in cooperation with the Moroccan Red Crescent and will contribute to the joint operational strategy for the emergency appeal and preparation of reports at the Federation level.

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