6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Albania and How to Help

The largest earthquake to ever happen in Albania in recent history occurred early Tuesday morning.

4 deaths and over 150 injuries have been reported at the time of writing.

#BREAKING
Magnitude 6.4 #earthquake occurs in northern #Albania with potential for major impacts pic.twitter.com/TvS5jvVORE

— Force Thirteen (@ForceThirteen) November 26, 2019

#earthquake in #Durres
First reported damages! #Albania pic.twitter.com/6jS3Nb0Xiv

— Klaudja Karabolli (@KKarabolli) November 26, 2019

Powerful #earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 hit #Albania at 3:54am causing several buildings to collapse. pic.twitter.com/jG7Im62RbK

— IntoAlbania (@intoalbania) November 26, 2019

Albania is one of the poorest countries in Europe, with nearly 1 quarter of the population living in extreme poverty (less than $2 a day).

Click here to see a list of organizations working to serve the people of Albania.