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Northwestern [[Albania]] was struck by a strong 6.4-[[moment magnitude scale|magnitude]] [[earthquake]] with an [[epicentre]] {{convert|12|km}} west-southwest of [[Mamurras]], at 03:54 [[Central European Time|CET]] ([[UTC+01:00|UTC+1]]) on 26 November 2019.<ref name=anss>{{cite anss|Albania|2019|us70006d0m|M 6.4 - 12km WSW of Mamurras, Albania|access-date=26 November 2019}}</ref><ref name="CNN_">{{Cite news |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2019/11/26/europe/albania-earthquake-tirana-intl-hnk/index.html |title=At least 23 killed, 325 injured, as 6.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Albania |last=Razak |first=R. |date=26 November 2019 |work=CNN World |last2=Prifti |first2=A. |last3=Westcott |first3=B. |last4=Picheta |first4=R.}}</ref> The tremor was felt in Albania's capital [[Tirana]], and in places as far away as [[Taranto]], [[Pristina]] and [[Belgrade]].<ref name="Earthquake-Report">{{Cite web |url= https://earthquake-report.com/2019/11/26/very-strong-earthquake-albania-november-26-2019/ |title=Very Strong earthquake - Albania - November 26, 2019 |date=26 November 2019 |website=Earthquake-Report |access-date=26 November 2019}}</ref> some {{convert|370|km}} northeast of the epicentre. At least 33 people were killed in the earthquake, with 658 injured.<ref name=shqiptarja.com>{{Cite web|url=https://shqiptarja.com/lajm/26-viktima-nga-termeti-i-fuqishem-ne-shqiperi-vijojnw-kwrkimet-pwr-mw-shumw-se-10-persona-nw-durrws-dhe-thumanw|title=33 viktima dhe mbi 20 persona nën rrënoja! Tjetër tërmet 5.3 ballë në Shqipëri, vijojnë operacionet e kërkimit|website=shqiptarja.com|language=sq|access-date=26 November 2019}}</ref> It was the strongest earthquake to hit Albania in 40 years.<ref name="CNN_"/> |
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==Tectonic setting== |
==Tectonic setting== |
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Revision as of 00:54, 28 November 2019
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.jpg) Map of the Albania, showing location and strength of quake. Star marks epicenter. | |
   Durrës Kodër-Thumanë  Tirana | |
| UTC time | 2019-11-26 02:54:12 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 616919407 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | November 26, 2019 |
| Local time | 03:54:12 CET (UTC+1) |
| Magnitude | 6.4 Mw |
| Depth | 20.0 km (12.4 mi) |
| Epicenter | 41°31′16″N 19°33′32″E / 41.521°N 19.559°E |
| Type | Thrust |
| Areas affected | Mamurras, Durrës, Kodër-Thumanë |
| Max. intensity | VIII (Severe) |
| Peak acceleration | 0.469 g |
| Peak velocity | 39.99 cm/s |
| Tsunami | No |
| Landslides | No |
| Aftershocks | |
| Casualties | 33 dead, 658 injured |
Northwestern Albania was struck by a strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake with an epicentre 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) west-southwest of Mamurras, at 03:54 CET (UTC+1) on 26 November 2019.[1][2] The tremor was felt in Albania's capital Tirana, and in places as far away as Taranto, Pristina and Belgrade.[3] some 370 kilometres (230 mi) northeast of the epicentre. At least 33 people were killed in the earthquake, with 658 injured.[4] It was the strongest earthquake to hit Albania in 40 years.[2]
Tectonic setting
Albania lies across the convergent boundary between the Eurasian Plate and the Adriatic Plate, part of the complex collision zone with the African Plate. The structure of the western part of Albania is dominated by active thrust tectonics. The region is seismically active, with several M ≥ 6 earthquakes in the last hundred years. In 1979, the largest of these events struck 70 kilometres (43 mi) further north, in Montenegro, killing 135 people in Montenegro and Albania.[1]
Earthquake
The earthquake had magnitude of 6.4 Mww, according to the ANSS Comprehensive Catalog. The observed focal mechanism is consistent with reverse movement on a NW-SE trending fault, parallel to the known thrust faults in the area. The maximum perceived intensity was VIII (severe) on the Modified Mercalli intensity scale.[1]
There have been hundreds of aftershocks, of which four have been greater than M 5.0 and a further six between M 4 and 5 as of 19:00 (UTC) 27 November[update].[5] The largest aftershock occurred at 07:08 CET (UTC+1), less than four hours after the mainshock, with a magnitude of M 5.4. This event caused shaking of intensity VII (very strong).
Damage
The damage was very severe in the large port city of Durrës and the town of Kodër-Thumanë, which are located near the epicentre of the earthquake. Two hotels and two apartment blocks collapsed in Durrës. Four buildings, including a five-storey apartment block, collapsed in Kodër-Thumanë. Many people are still trapped in the remains of the ruined buildings.[6] Special forces (RENEA) continue to search for more than 20 people who are still missing.
Albania's Minister of Health Ogerta Manastirliu said that 658 people were injured by the earthquake the day before, while 68 people are still hospitalized. Monastirliu said a boy and a girl in worse health would be sent abroad for more specialized medical help.[4]
2,500 people have been displaced by the earthquake and are temporarily being accommodated in the Durrës football stadium in tents or in hotels.[6]
Aftermath
A national day of mourning was declared in Albania and neighboring Kosovo where two of the victims were from and which has an ethnic Albanian majority population.[7] A state of emergency was declared for Durrës and Tirana.[8]
International assistance
A number of countries have offered assistance:
Bulgaria – 100,000 euro were allocated by the Bulgarian government for humanitarian aid to Albania.[9]
Croatia – A search and rescue team, composed of 15 members of the Directorate for Civil Protection of Ministry of Interior and search and rescue dogs, plus two military helicopters.[10]
France - Three teams representing a total of one hundred rescuers belonging to the Sécurité Civile, the Bataillon des Marins-Pompiers de Marseille, and the firefighters of the south of France were deployed. They are backed by two Sécurité Civile's planes: a Beechcraft Super King Air 200 for light transport duties and a cargo Bombardier Dash 8.[11]
Greece – Two earthquake expert ΕΜΑΚ (Special Units for Disaster Management) units consisting of 40 members and search and rescue dogs, trucks, and one C-130 airplane with food parcels.[12][13][14][15]
Italy – A urban search and rescue team from the National Firefighters Corps composed of more than 20 field specialists in search operations, medical assistance, and engineers. Soon afterwards, an additional number of 200 trained volunteers from the Civil Protection (Protezione Civile) was dispatched.[16]
Kosovo[a] – 500,000 Euros from the Kosovo government and over 3.5 million Euros from the Kosovar population.
- 110 specialized operators of the Kosovo Police dispatched and 40 members of the Kosovo Security Force's Urban Search and Rescue Units.[17]
Montenegro - Montenegro sent 18 rescue service specialists. Podgorica and Bar municipalities each donated 20,000 euros for humanitarian aid.
North Macedonia – North Macedonia sent financial aid, as well as drones with thermal cameras to search for survivors under the rubble. Rescue teams were also sent, as well as mechanization to clean the rubble.[18][19]
Romania – Two Alenia C-27 J Spartan airplanes, one helicopter, trucks, as well as a total of 52 IGSU firefighters, and SMURD doctors and nurses, plus 12 tons of its own search and rescue materials, including search and rescue dogs.[20][21] The Romanian Orthodox Patriarchate launched a fundraiser campaign on 26 November.[22]
Serbia – A brigade of firefighters, as well as first aid.[23]
Switzerland – 15 specialists of the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit (SHA) were sent to support Albanian emergency forces.[24]
Turkey – One Airbus Atlas airplane with 28 search and rescue personnel, three vehicles, and a total of 500 blankets and 500 food packs were sent to the victims of the earthquake.[25]
United States – U.S. Army personnel from the Civil-Military Support Element, Kosovo, arrived in Albania to support relief efforts.[26][27]
See also
Notes
References
- ^ a b c ANSS. "Albania 2019: M 6.4 - 12km WSW of Mamurras, Albania". Comprehensive Catalog. U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- ^ a b Razak, R.; Prifti, A.; Westcott, B.; Picheta, R. (26 November 2019). "At least 23 killed, 325 injured, as 6.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Albania". CNN World.
- ^ "Very Strong earthquake - Albania - November 26, 2019". Earthquake-Report. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- ^ a b "33 viktima dhe mbi 20 persona nën rrënoja! Tjetër tërmet 5.3 ballë në Shqipëri, vijojnë operacionet e kërkimit". shqiptarja.com (in Albanian). Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- ^ ANSS. "Search results (earthquakes in Albania on 26 & 27 November of M>4)".
- ^ a b International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (27 November 2019). "Information Bulletin" (PDF). Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- ^ "The Latest: UN sends disaster assessment experts to Albania". AP NEWS. 26 November 2019.
- ^ "Rama shpall gjendjen e jashtëzakonshme në Durrës dhe Tiranë" (in Albanian). 27 November 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Даваме 200 000 лева хуманитарна помощ на Албания след земетресението" (in Bulgarian). Darik. 27 November 2019.
- ^ "Albanian Earthquake: Croatia Sends Rescue Team, Dogs and Helicopters". 26 November 2019.
- ^ "Déploiement aérien de secouristes français suite au séisme en Albanie" (in French). 27 November 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Tërmeti i fuqishëm në vend, Greqia nis ndihma për vendin" (in Albanian).
- ^ "Ministri i jashtëm i Greqisë shikon nga afër dëmet nga tërmeti: Keni mbështetjen tonë" (in Albanian).
- ^ "Lajm i mirë, forcat greke shpëtojnë jetën e një gruaje nga rrënojat e tërmetit" (in Albanian).
- ^ "Earthquake in Albania". www.msn.com. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- ^ "Terremoto in Albania. Uomini dei Vigili del Fuoco e Protezione Civile in partenza da tutta Italia" (in Italian).
- ^ "Kosovars support rescue efforts in Albania". 26 November 2019.
- ^ "Earthquake in Albania, Macedonia sends help" (in Macedonian). gevgelijanet.com. 26 November 2019.
- ^ "Albania hit by a devastating earthquake, North Macedonia to send rescue teams". 26 November 2019.
- ^ "Echipa de căutare-salvare a IGSU trimisă în Albania în urma cutremurului a ajuns acolo şi se va deplasa către o localitate situată la 40 de kilometri de capitală" (in Romanian). news.ro. 26 November 2019.
- ^ "România trimite o echipă de salvare și avioane de evacuare medicală, în urma seismului" (in Romanian). Pro TV. 26 November 2019.
- ^ "Patriarhia Romana solidară cu poporul albanez afectat de cutremurul din 26 noiembrie 2019" (in Romanian). basilica.ro. 26 November 2019.
- ^ "Vucic sends condolences to Edi Rama after the earthquake: Special team from Serbia headed to Albania". telegraf.rs. 26 November 2019.
- ^ "Swiss rescue team sent to Albanian earthquake disaster". swissinfo.ch. 27 November 2019.
- ^ "Türkiye'nin yardım uçağı Arnavutluk'ta (Arama kurtarma ekipleri çalışmalara başladı)" (in Turkish). NTV. 27 November 2019.
- ^ "U.S. Embassy-Tirana". www.facebook.com.
- ^ Press, The Associated (26 November 2019). "The Latest: UN Sends Disaster Assessment Experts to Albania". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
External links
- The International Seismological Centre has a bibliography and/or authoritative data for this event.
- ReliefWeb's main page for this event.