Morocco Earthquake Update Magnitude 6.8 Earthquake Strike Central Morocco

Morocco Earthquake Update Magnitude 6.8 Earthquake Strike Central Morocco

* The death toll has surpassed 2,000 from a powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Morocco on Friday night, according to state TV. The toll makes it the deadliest quake to hit the North African country in decades.
* Rescue teams are reportedly struggling to reach the most affected areas, with roads blocked by debris. One witness said "we are hoping for miracles from the rubble."
* The epicenter was in the High Atlas mountains, about 72 kilometers (45 miles) southwest of Marrakech, a popular tourist city of about 840,000 people. The city's historic walls, first laid out in the early 12th century, have been damaged.
* The quake was the most powerful to shake the area surrounding Marrakech in more than 120 years, according to the US Geological Survey.
* Here's how to help victims of the earthquake in Morocco.