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Magnitude 3.9 earthquake hits central Albania, tremors felt in Tirana

TIRANA, May 23 /ATA/ – A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck southern-central Albania on Saturday, with tremors felt in the capital Tirana, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

The quake was recorded at 15:40 local time, approximately 32 km southeast of Tirana and 6 km southwest of Elbasan.

The epicentre was at a depth of around 15 kilometres.

No immediate reports of damage or injuries were confirmed.

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