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Shekulli(30-08-2004) Tirana shaken by earthquake of 3.8 on the Richter scale.

Shortly after the midnight of yesterday, the Albanian capital was shaken by an earthquake, which according to the seismologic specialists measured 3.8 on the Richter scale. It lasted for 6 seconds and the epicentre was located in Petrela, a village about 10 km south of Tirana. The earthquake was perceived in Tirana and in Durres as well. Specialists say that Albania is part of a region with high seismologic intensity. (I.SH.)

Zaterdagavond was ik nog op en uit, geen druppel alcohol in mijn bloed, maar ik heb er niks van gemerkt. Mijn collega's van de ambassade zaten meteen rechtop in bed en renden naar buiten. Concreet: ik heb mijn eerste echte aardbeving gemist!

posted by Eisenreich @ 9/01/2004 10:07:00 a.m.