Explanation:

The epicenter of the recent devastating earthquake in Morocco was in the High Atlas Mountains, about 71km southwest of Marrakesh. 
About High Atlas Mountains

• The High Atlas Mountains, often referred to simply as the High Atlas, is a prominent mountain range in North Africa, primarily located in Morocco.

Location

• The High Atlas Mountains are part of the Atlas Mountain range, which stretches across Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.

• It extends northeastward for 1000km from the Atlantic Coast to the Moroccan-Algerian border.

Geography

• They are characterized by their rugged and steep terrain.

• They are known for their high peaks, deep valleys, and extensive plateaus.

• The range includes several peaks over 4,000 meters (13,000 feet) in elevation, with Mount Toubkal being the highest at approximately 4,167 meters (13,671 feet).

• Cultural Significance: They have cultural significance in Morocco. The region is inhabited by Berber communities, and traditional Berber villages can be found throughout the mountains.

• Climate Divide: Its saw-toothed Jurassic peaks act as a weather barrier between the mild, Mediterranean climate to the north and the encroaching Sahara to the south.

Hence only statement 2nd is correct.