A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was reported in the south of the country in the early morning hours, with its epicenter near Himara. The tremors were strongly felt in the area, while initial data indicate a seismic event at around 12:40 a.m.
Initial reports on the earthquake
According to initial reports, the tremors were recorded at around 12:40 a.m. in southern Albania.
The preliminary magnitude was reported at 4.5 on the Richter scale.
Epicenter near Himara
Initial data place the epicenter 6 kilometers from Himara.
At this stage, the information remains preliminary and may be уточнено by the institutions responsible for seismic monitoring.
What is known so far
There is still no full information on possible consequences or material damage.
In such cases, the toll and the parameters of the tremor are usually clarified after further official verifications.
The event has renewed concern in the southern coastal areas, where any strong tremor is immediately felt by residents.
For the moment, public information remains limited to the initial parameters of the earthquake and the location of the epicenter near Himara.