2019 Albania earthquake
Northwestern Albania was struck by a strong 6.4 magnitude earthquake and an epicentre 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) west-southwest of Mamurras, at 03:54 CET on 26 November 2019.[1]
| Date | {{{date}}} |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6.4 Mw |
| Depth | 20.0 km (12.4 mi) |
| Epicenter location | 41°31′16″N 19°33′32″E / 41.521°N 19.559°ECoordinates: 41°31′16″N 19°33′32″E / 41.521°N 19.559°E |
| Type | Thrust |
| Countries or regions affected | {{{countries affected}}} |
| Max. intensity | IX (Violent) |
| Tsunami | No |
| Landslides | No |
| Aftershocks | Four M≥5.0 |
| Casualties | 51 dead, 3000 injured |
The tremor was felt in Albania's capital Tirana, North Macedonia's capital Skopje, and in places as far away as Taranto, Italy and Belgrade, Serbia,[2] some 370 kilometres (230 mi) northeast of the epicentre.
At least 51 people were killed by the earthquake, with 3000 others injured.[3][4] It was the largest to hit Albania in forty years.[1]
2019 Albania Earthquake Media
Location of epicentre and aftershocks in the first twenty days
Edi Rama surveying earthquake damage with Israelis military rescue experts.
Blue and white coloured emergency tents for displaced people near stadium in Durrës
Albanian and EU officials giving a press conference
Heavy machinery clearing earthquake debris
Durrës castle walls damaged by the earthquake
Reconstructed buildings in Thumanë in 2022.
Turkish and French search and rescue teams coordinating efforts
Prime Minister Edi Rama converses with EU officials and members of crisis management team
President Ilir Meta awarding the IDF National Rescue Unit the Albanian Golden Medal of the Eagle in Israel.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Razak, R.; Prifti, A.; Westcott, B.; Picheta, R. (26 November 2019). "At least 23 killed, 325 injured, as 6.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Albania". CNN World. https://edition.cnn.com/2019/11/26/europe/albania-earthquake-tirana-intl-hnk/index.html.
- ↑ "Very Strong earthquake - Albania - November 26, 2019". Earthquake-Report. 26 November 2019. Archived from the original on 28 November 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- ↑ Vila, Janula (29 December 2019). Shuarja e 51 jetëve, orët e ankthit dhe shpresa për t'i gjetur gjallë, historitë tronditëse të 26 nëntorit, lëkundjet që shuan shumë ëndërra. https://dosja.al/dosja-termeti-shuarja-e-51-jeteve-oret-e-ankthit-dhe-shpresa-per-ti-gjetur-gjalle-historite-tronditese-te-26-nentorit-lekundjet-qe-shuan-shume-enderra/. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ↑ EU Leads International Help to Albania Quake Recovery. 2 December 2019. https://www.voanews.com/east-asia-pacific/eu-leads-international-help-albania-quake-recovery. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
