Watch: Videos capture the moment when earthquake struck Morocco

Rescue operations are underway in Morocco to find survivors of the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the North African country on September 8, killing over 2,500 people and causing widespread damage. Several videos have surfaced online that captured the moment when strong tremors were felt across central Morocco as residents panicked.

In a video, shared on X, formerly Twitter, a wedding gets interrupted in the city of Marrakech due to the devastating earthquake. It shows a person singing at the wedding venue when suddenly the ground starts to shake, causing the guests to rush out a doorway.

Another CCTV footage, shared on X, shows a man escaping a building collapse. The man is seen running through a narrow lane when the earthquake strikes. As he tries to flee, the building behind him collapses resulting in debris and dust clouds all around.

One clip captured the panic that ensued as the quake hit Morocco in the evening. It shows people running for their lives as parts of buildings fall off.

Teams from Spain and Britain have reached Morocco to help rescue those stuck under the debris after the earthquake. Many survivors have been rendered homeless after their homes were destroyed or were no longer safe to live in.

• Aftershock rattles Morocco as rescuers seek survivors from the earthquake that killed over 2,000