6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Albania
Minor damage seen: Tremor struck early Tuesday, centered 30km northwest of capital Tirana
Image Credit: USGS
TIRANA, Albania: A magnitude-6.4 earthquake has shaken Albania, causing at least minor damage.
The United States Geological Survey says the earthquake struck early Tuesday and was centered 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) northwest of the capital Tirana. It was at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles).
People reported seeing cracks in their apartment walls. People were seen leaving homes to go to open areas.
No announcement has been made from authorities. An earthquake in September damaged hundreds of homes.