A seismic tremor was felt this afternoon in Lushnje and Elbasan, reviving the usual concern whenever earthquakes are reported in populated areas. At this stage, official information points to a magnitude 3.8 earthquake in Fier County.
Tremors were reported at around 15:37
Residents in Lushnje and Elbasan reported feeling the seismic tremors at around 15:37.
The earthquake was felt in at least these two cities, while initial information began circulating immediately after the tremor.
Epicenter near Lushnje, according to authorities
According to the authorities, the earthquake had its epicenter about 1 kilometer northeast of the city of Lushnje, in Fier County.
The official version puts the magnitude at 3.8 and the depth at 10 kilometers.
So far, no damage or injuries reported
As of now, there is no information about material damage or injured persons.
However, in such cases, the full toll usually becomes clear only after local authorities carry out field checks.
Tremors of this magnitude are usually felt clearly by residents, especially in populated areas and in multi-story buildings.
For the moment, the publicly released data remain limited to the location of the epicenter, the magnitude, and the absence of preliminary reports of consequences.