The major Morocco earthquake happened on September 8, 2023. It was a magnitude 6.8 earthquake with its epicenter located about 72 km southwest of Marrakech. This devastating quake struck around 11:11 pm local time and caused significant casualties and damage in the region.
There have been smaller aftershocks since then, including a notable magnitude 3.3 quake on August 27, 2025, which is considered a late aftershock of the 2023 event.
