The state news agency reported the death toll was now 2,497 with 2,476 people injured.
The eruption was preceded by a period of strong seismicity and "rapid uplift" of the summit.
As Morocco mourns after the earthquake, we extend our condolences to the families of all the victims and send wishes for the speedy recovery of the injured.
Ominous sign? Lights captured in Moroccan sky before destructive earthquake are similar to those witnessed in Turkey.
Israel is located at the juncture of the African and Arabian tectonic plates and, therefore, faces an elevated seismic threat. Experts say a major earthquake is not a matter of if, but when.
The controversial scientist foresaw a catastrophic earthquake between September 5 and 7.
Morocco has declared three days of mourning and King Mohammed VI called for prayers for the dead to be held at mosques across the country on Sunday.
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