5.6 Magnitude Quake Hits 19 Miles West of Tirana, Albania, 52 People Reportedly Injured - Photos

The epicentre of the tremor was said to be located three miles (five kilometres) north-west of Durres, Albania at a depth of 10 kilometres.

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck 19 miles (30 kilometres) west of Tirana, the capital of Albania, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.

No injuries have so far been reported in the earthquake.

According to local media, 52 people have been treated for injuries at Tirana's main hospital. 

#BreakingNews - 5.8 Mag. earthquake hits #Tirana #Durres #Albania. pic.twitter.com/m2SrN7la0w

— Antonio Çakshiri (@antoniocakshiri) September 21, 2019

Social media users have shared photos of people on the streets and minor damages caused by the quake.

#Albania Chaos is spreading on the streets and these are a few damages that happened in my home pic.twitter.com/GUOFzBElVT

— Franki (@Franki61044297) September 21, 2019

Felt #earthquake (#tërmet) M5.8 strikes 33 km W of #Tirana (#Albania) 4 min ago. Please report to: https://t.co/jCZdWjT4EK pic.twitter.com/39dGl8GZL2

— EMSC (@LastQuake) September 21, 2019