The Moroccan Ministry of Interior said Wednesday that 2,946 people were confirmed dead and 5,674 others were injured due to the devastating earthquake of last Friday.

As many as 1,684, or more than half of the deaths, were located in the central Al-Haouz province, south Marrakesh, and 980 others in the southwestern Taroudant Province, according to a statement from the Ministry.

Hopes for finding survivors under rubble are diminishing despite relentless efforts from rescuers.

Source: Kuwait News Agency