The death toll continues to rise after a massive earthquake in Morrocco.

The country got hit with a devastating 6.8 tremor Friday affecting nearly 300,000 people.

It is now estimated that more than 2400 are dead while the search for survivors continues.

Reports say it was the strongest quake to hit the North-African country in over 120 years.

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