Updated Nov. 26, 2019 11:23 AM
At least 18 people have been killed and more than 600 injured after a powerful 6.4 earthquake struck roughly 20 miles (30 kilometers) west of Tirana, Albania, around 4 a.m. local time, according to Associated Press.
The United States Geological Survey stated the quake struck at a depth of approximately 6 miles (10 kilometers) below ground.
The epicenter of the powerful earthquake was near Albania's West Coast early Tuesday morning.
Images of crumbled infrastructure and reports of people trapped within buildings began to emerge early Tuesday morning.
Schools in the towns of Durress, Lezhe and Tirana have closed until further notice in response to the events unfolding.
People look at a damaged building after an earthquake in Durres, western Albania, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. A magnitude 6.4 earthquake has shaken Albania. The United States Geological Survey said the earthquake was centered 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) northwest of the capital Tirana. It was at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). (AP Photo)
Large earthquakes are not completely uncommon across this part of the world. There have been seven magnitude 6.0 or greater earthquakes to occur within 150 kilometers (93 miles) of Tuesday's earthquake within the last 100 years.
People stand next to a damaged building after a magnitude 6.4 earthquake in Durres, western Albania, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. A strong earthquake has shaken Albania, killing at least four people, injuring 150 and collapsing buildings. (AP Photo/Hektor Pustina)
In the coming days, dry weather through Wednesday will give way to a chance of a passing shower Wednesday night into Thursday before a threat for heavier rain moves in late week which may hamper recovery efforts.
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