On January 4, 1960, a powerful earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale struck Agadir, Morocco, killing at least 12,000 people. The city, located on the Atlantic coast, was nearly destroyed, with 60% of its buildings collapsing. The disaster caused massive displacement, as many survivors had to live in temporary shelters. It was one of the deadliest earthquakes in Moroccos history. Agadir was rebuilt with the help of international aid and new modern infrastructure.