An earthquake of 5.3 magnitude jolted the province of Al Hoceima in northern Morocco at 9:12 a.m. (12:12 pm UAE time) Saturday.
The Moroccan Institute of Geophysics said in a statement.
The epicentre of the tremor was initially determined to be at the town of Nekkour, at a depth of 21 km, it said.
No casualties have been reported so far.
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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has reviewed updates on key national initiatives that aim to strengthen the UAE’s leadership in future-oriented sectors.
The UAE has reaffirmed its support for regional and international efforts towards an immediate humanitarian truce and comprehensive ceasefire in Sudan to enhance aid deliveries to those impacted by the devastating conflict.
The UAE has announced a AED 170 billion package of national transport and road projects to be completed by 2030, aimed at easing congestion and improving mobility across the country.
