The tremors of yesterday's magnitude 4.9 earthquake, the Richter scale (9:15 pm) returned panic to the citizens of Durres and Tirana. Many citizens left their homes again to spend the night outside, fearing an even stronger blow, similar to that of November 26th.
But what do seismologists say? Is there room for panic given that shaking of this degree almost 2 months later ?!
Seismologist Rexhep Koci from the Institute of Geosciences told ABC News that yesterday's earthquake is a post-earthquake November 26, calling the event "post-earthquake".
"There are aftershocks of the November 26 earthquake, it is an event recorded near the epicenter. It cannot be called strong but moderate terms, "he said.
Koci said further post-cuts are expected, but he said these shakes are harmless.
"Other events will be expected in the coming days as well, these are normal seismic events. Earthquakes are harmless to structures when they are less than 5 in magnitude on the Richter scale. "
On the other hand, engineer Luljeta Bozo, who played a key role in calming the citizens during the tragic earthquake, said people could return to their homes and stay calm. Even for the earthquake of 9:15 pm was a shock.
Bozo only called on citizens who have damaged homes, saying they should not stay indoors.
"If the houses didn't have any damage or small things people would come back and sleep. I don't think there will be others. But those who have damaged their homes do not have to stay inside. It makes no sense to stick inside. A damaged home, such a blow worsens the situation. Where there is serious damage one should not risk it. As engineers we do not account for today's earthquake. So it is not such energy that causes damage to the structure. Understandably, when building according to the rules. "- she concluded.
