Morocco: Death toll rises to more than 2100 after deadly earthquake wipes out a village

More than 2,100 people have died as a result of the magnitude 6.8 earthquake that rocked Morocco on September 11. 

According to reports, the death toll is expected to rise as rescuers are making their way to hard-hit inaccessible mountain districts.

What you should know about the earthquake and current rescue efforts is as follows:

The earthquake hit after 11pm (22:00 GMT) on Friday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

It struck 72km (45 miles) southwest of Marrakesh, Morocco’s fourth largest city.

The epicentre was Ighil, a mountainous rural commune in Al-Haouz province near the Oukaimeden ski resort in the Atlas Mountains.

The quake was felt throughout the country, including in the provinces of Ouarzazate, Marrakesh, Azilal, Chichaoua and Taroudant.