The 6.4 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday was followed by several significant aftershocks and caused destruction, especially in the city of Durres.
According to the Albanian Daily News newspaper, 47 people were rescued from the rubble, while 25 people more remain missing. Rescue operations in the area continue.
The deadliest earthquake in Albania took place on November 26, 1920, in the Gjirokaster County, leaving some 200 people dead.