The most significant recent Morocco earthquake happened on September 8, 2023. It was a magnitude 6.8 earthquake centered near the town of Oukaïmedene in western Morocco, about 72 km southwest of Marrakech. This devastating earthquake occurred at 11:11 pm local time and caused extensive damage and casualties.

There have also been smaller aftershocks continuing into 2025, such as a magnitude 3.3 on August 27, 2025, considered a late aftershock from the 2023 quake.

So, the notable major Morocco earthquake took place on September 8, 2023.