<span>RABAT, Morocco -- </span>A powerful <a class="zZyg UbGl iFzk qdXb WCDh DbOX tqUt " data-testid="prism-linkbase" href="https://abcnews.go.com/alerts/TurkeySyriaEarthquake" target="_blank">earthquake</a> struck Morocco late Friday, and shaking was felt from Rabat to Marrakesh. There was no immediate word on any casualties or damage.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 and occurred about 18 kilometers (11 miles) below the surface.

It said the quake hit at 11:11 p.m. and was centered about 56.3 kilometers (34.9 miles) west of Oukaimeden, a popular ski resort in the Atlas Mountains.

A powerful earthquake has struck Morocco, and shaking was felt from Rabat to Marrakesh{ai:summary}<p>A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Morocco, shaking Rabat to Marrakesh. No word on casualties or damage. #naturaldisaster</p>

Powerful earthquake strikes Morocco, causing shaking in much of the country

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