Seismologist Rrapo Osmani of the Institute of Geosciences, Energy, Water and the Environment told the media that after the powerful blast yesterday afternoon, 297 more blows were recorded. As of 12 noon, 87 shocks were recorded, but with minor magnitudes.
"We say that the main blow has passed," Osmani said, "blow after blow we will have, but they will not be dangerous." "Their size is decreasing."
The earthquake has fortunately not caused casualties, although the number of casualties has increased significantly. In total, 105 citizens are said to have been treated with fractures and injuries. At the trauma hospital in the capital, 7 people are still under the supervision of doctors, while 3 are in serious condition.
As the epicenter of the earthquake was the Adriatic Sea, very close to the city of Durres, residents have abandoned their homes and spent part of the night outside, in the city stadium or in tents set by the municipality.
The last earthquake in Tirana and Durres was felt at 9am, with a magnitude of 3.5.
Source: Tv Klan, BalkanWeb and Top Channel
