Agadir Earthquake

Morocco9 Sept 2023

Earthquake in Morocco: in 1960, 12,000 people were killed in Agadir

The Agadir earthquake , which occurred on February 29, 1960, remains one of the greatest natural disasters in the history of Morocco. With a magnitude of 5.7 on the Richter scale, it may seem moderate compared to other global earthquakes. However, the impact was devastating.

Morocco1 Mar 2022

Agadir Marks 62 Years Since Devastating 1960 Earthquake with Memorial Events

The commemorative activities for the 62nd anniversary of the reconstruction of the city of Agadir following the painful earthquake of February 29, 1960, were launched on Monday, in the capital of Souss.