2019 Albania earthquake

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|M}} ≥ 6 earthquakes in the last hundred years. In 1979, the largest of these events struck {{convert|70|km}} further north, in Montenegro, killing 136 people (101 in Montenegro and 35 in Albania).{{cite web|language=cnr|url=http://www.seismo.co.me/1979.html|title=Zemljotres od 15. aprila 1979. godine|date=2010-04-16|publisher=Seismological Observatory of Montenegro (Seizmološki Zavod Crne Gore).|access-date=2010-10-11|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100704151456/http://seismo.co.me/1979.html|archive-date=2010-07-04}}

The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.4 {{M|ww|link=yes}}, 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 (MMI). Modelling using a combination of data from the global navigation satellite system (GNSS) and interferometric synthetic-aperture radar (InSAR) provides further constraints on the fault that moved during the earthquake. This suggests that the rupture plane had a dip of 23° to the east-northeast at a depth of about 16.5 km. The estimated displacement on this thrust fault is 0.55 m over a rupture with dimensions 22 km x 13 km.{{Cite journal|last1=Ganas|first1=A.|last2=Elias|first2=P.|last3=Briole|first3=P.|last4=Cannavo|first4=F.|last5=Valkaniotis|first5=S.|last6=Tsironi|first6=V.|last7=Partheniou|first7=E.I.|date=2020|title=Ground Deformation and Seismic Fault Model of the M6.4 Durres (Albania) Nov. 26, 2019 Earthquake, Based on GNSS/INSAR Observations|journal=Geosciences|volume=10|issue=6|page=210|doi=10.3390/geosciences10060210|bibcode=2020Geosc..10..210G|doi-access=free}} The east-dipping Shirak Fault is considered the structure likely to be responsible for the earthquake. The mainshock was detected also via crowdsourcing by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, where seismologists observed a surge in the LastQuake app launches and lately collected up to 58,125 reports on the event from the earthquake eyewitnesses.{{Cite journal|last1=Bossu|first1=Rémy|last2=Fallou|first2=Laure|last3=Landès|first3=Matthieu|last4=Roussel|first4=Fréderic|last5=Julien-Laferrière|first5=Sylvain|last6=Roch|first6=Julien|last7=Steed|first7=Robert|date=2020|title=Rapid Public Information and Situational Awareness After the November 26, 2019, Albania Earthquake: Lessons Learned From the LastQuake System|journal=Frontiers in Earth Science|volume=8|doi=10.3389/feart.2020.00235|issn=2296-6463|doi-access=free}}

The largest foreshock was the {{M|w}}5.6 earthquake that occurred on 21 September 2019, with an epicenter approximately 20 km south of the mainshock, ENE of Durrës, which was at the time the most powerful in 30 years and damaged 500 houses.{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/albania-earthquake-today-deaths-damage-video-durres-tirana-a9217861.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191126110334/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/albania-earthquake-today-deaths-damage-video-durres-tirana-a9217861.html|archive-date=2019-11-26|url-access=limited|url-status=live|title=Albania earthquake: 16 dead and hundreds injured as most powerful quake in decades hits Tirana|last=Withnall|first=Adam|work=The Independent|location=London|date=26 November 2019}} Two further foreshocks of M>4, were recorded with epicentres to the south, in the six hours before the mainshock.

By 1 December, there had been 1,300 aftershocks.{{cite news|title=Pasgoditjet nga tërmeti/Sizmologu Ormeni: Nuk ka vend fare për panik, proces normal|url=https://ata.gov.al/2019/12/01/pasgoditjet-nga-termeti-sizmologu-ormeni-nuk-ka-vend-fare-per-panik-proces-normal/|website=ata.gov.al|access-date=1 December 2019|language=sq}} {{As of|2019|December|pre=|alt=As of 02:00 (UTC) 27 January 2020}}, there had been five aftershocks that were greater than M 5.0 and a further forty-five between M 4 and 5.{{Cite web|url=https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/#%7B%22autoUpdate%22%3A%5B%5D%2C%22basemap%22%3A%22grayscale%22%2C%22feed%22%3A%221580144702135%22%2C%22listFormat%22%3A%22default%22%2C%22mapposition%22%3A%5B%5B40.94256444133327%2C19.013214111328125%5D%2C%5B41.912497421968425%2C20.033569335937496%5D%5D%2C%22overlays%22%3A%5B%22plates%22%5D%2C%22restrictListToMap%22%3A%5B%22restrictListToMap%22%5D%2C%22search%22%3A%7B%22id%22%3A%221580144702135%22%2C%22name%22%3A%22Search%20Results%22%2C%22isSearch%22%3Atrue%2C%22params%22%3A%7B%22starttime%22%3A%222019-11-26%2002%3A54%3A00%22%2C%22endtime%22%3A%222020-01-27%2023%3A59%3A59%22%2C%22maxlatitude%22%3A41.798%2C%22minlatitude%22%3A41.059%2C%22maxlongitude%22%3A19.883%2C%22minlongitude%22%3A19.163%2C%22minmagnitude%22%3A4%2C%22orderby%22%3A%22time%22%7D%7D%2C%22sort%22%3A%22newest%22%2C%22timezone%22%3A%22utc%22%2C%22viewModes%22%3A%5B%22list%22%2C%22map%22%5D%2C%22event%22%3A%22us60007guj%22%7D|title=Search results (earthquakes in Albania from 26 November 2019 to 27 January 2020 of M>4)|last=ANSS}} 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).{{Cite anss|Albania|2019a|us70006d2z|M 5.4 – 22 km W of Mamurras, Albania|access-date=28 November 2019|mode=cs1}}

The earthquake was felt over a wide area, with intensities reaching VIII (Severe) in Durrës, VII (Very Strong) in the Albanian capital of Tirana and VI (Strong) in Elbasan.

The damage was mostly in the large port city of Durrës and the village of Kodër-Thumanë, which are 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 and the town was the hardest hit by the earthquake. The town of Laç was extensively damaged. A state of emergency lasting 30 days was declared by the Albanian government for Durrës, Thumanë and Tirana and later extended to Lezhë and Laç.{{cite news|title=Rama shpall gjendjen e jashtëzakonshme në Durrës dhe Tiranë|url=https://insajderi.com/rama-shpall-gjendjen-e-jashtezakonshme-ne-durres-dhe-tirane/|agency=Insajderi|date=27 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019|language=sq}} In accordance with the Albanian constitution regarding an emergency situation, the Albanian parliament granted Prime Minister Edi Rama state of emergency powers to deal with the earthquake aftermath. Aftershocks followed that shook structures ruined during the earthquake and caused concern among locals. Subsequently, numerous homes were no longer safe to reside in.

File:Terremoto Albania (49177504888).jpg|Prime Minister Edi Rama converses with a displaced person

File:Terremoto Albania (49156564723).jpg|EU officials meeting displaced people

File:Terremoto in Albania (49131883062).jpg|Members of the Albanian army involved in relief work

File:Terremoto in Albania (49131201773).jpg|Emergency tents prepared for displaced people at the stadium in Durrës

File:Terremoto in Albania (49131696306).jpg|Displaced people housed in emergency tents

Albanian soldiers, numbering in the hundreds, and some 2,000 Albanian police officers were dispatched to the earthquake affected localities of Thumanë, Durrës, and the nearby wider area. They were tasked to assist with the rescue operation and the installation of shelter facilities for displaced people.{{cite news|last=McLaughlin|first=Daniel|title=Earthquake in Albania leaves at least 21 dead and 600 injured|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/europe/earthquake-in-albania-leaves-at-least-21-dead-and-600-injured-1.4095283|newspaper=The Irish Times|date=26 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019}} Three hundred emergency tents to shelter some 1,000 people were erected at a sportsfield within Thumanë and close to a stadium in Durrës. Albanian troops working with limited resources rescued people from the debris of collapsed structures, and they were assisted by 250 troops from the United States and various European countries.

As the last severe earthquake in Albania was in 1979, it lacked expertise in rescue operations. Subsequently, rescue crews with specialised equipment, sniffer dogs and emergency supplies came to Albania from neighbouring countries and other European nations to help in the search efforts and provide for those left homeless.{{cite news|last=Semini|first=Llazar|title=Hopes fade for any more survivors in Albania quake; 40 dead|url=https://apnews.com/7d564539846b4e1ba77256d8ca0bed99|work=Associated Press News|date=28 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019}} In total, people from foreign countries involved in search and rescue numbered 670. Many homeless people in Kodër-Thumanë spent two nights in tents, refusing to stay in hotels on the Adriatic Sea. Special forces (RENEA) continued searching for several people who were reported missing, and at least 45 individuals were rescued alive from the rubble.{{cite news|last=Shehu|first=A.|title=Të dhëhat deri tani: 42 të vdekur, 45 të nxjerrë gjallë e 750 të plagosur|url=https://joqalbania.com/artikull/656620.html|agency=Joqalbania|date=28 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019|language=sq}}

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The aftershocks, some of which were quite large, made it difficult for the search and rescue teams. Albania's Minister of Health Ogerta Manastirliu initially announced over 900 injuries, of which 731 were treated at the hospitals in Tirana and Durrës alone. Reports from the Ministry of Health stated that care was provided for 62 injured people who were in a stable condition, except for 3 people in intensive care.{{cite news|title=No. of Injured from Earthquake Rises to 900|url=https://www.albaniandailynews.com/index.php?mod=2&idm=37621|agency=Albanian Daily News|date=29 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019}} Later, official information from the government confirmed 51 people were killed in the earthquake – 25 in Durrës, 25 in Thumanë, and 1 in Lezhë. Among the deceased were 7 children aged between 2–8. Following the earthquake, an additional 2 people from Kurbin died, one from their injuries in hospital and another through suicide, due to posttraumatic stress.{{cite news|last=Vila|first=Janula|title=Shuarja e 51 jetëve, orët e ankthit dhe shpresa për t'i gjetur gjallë, historitë tronditëse të 26 nëntorit, lëkundjet që shuan shumë ëndërra|url=https://dosja.al/dosja-termeti-shuarja-e-51-jeteve-oret-e-ankthit-dhe-shpresa-per-ti-gjetur-gjalle-historite-tronditese-te-26-nentorit-lekundjet-qe-shuan-shume-enderra/|agency=Dosja|date=29 December 2019|access-date=31 January 2020|language=sq}} In the aftermath of the event, 5,200 locals were without any shelter. Forty-five people trapped in earthquake debris were rescued.

An Albanian military owned dwelling in Durrës, social centres in Tirana and various privately owned buildings such as 90 gyms in Krujë, Tirana, Lezhë, Durrës and numerous hotels in Vlorë, Durrës and Tirana were adapted and opened to shelter displaced people. Some 2,500 displaced people have been housed in hotels, another 2,100 are in tents, whereas others affected by the earthquake slept in gyms or their cars.{{cite news|title=Albania's Flag Day marked by rescuers amid rubble of deadly earthquake|url=https://www.euronews.com/2019/11/28/albania-s-flag-day-marked-by-rescuers-amid-rubble-of-deadly-earthquake|agency=Euronews|date=28 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019}} In Durrës, authorities distributed food throughout the city and reports of complaints emerged that some people had not yet obtained supplies. Due to safety concerns and aftershocks, some people were not allowed to reenter their own homes and became dependent on food donations until engineers checked buildings. Stemming from concerns caused by the earthquake, there were locals who did not want to return to their homes.

Displaced people have been relocated to Kosovo, with 500 residing in a former German NATO military base in Prizren refitted as a temporary camp by the Kosovo government. Some displaced people are housed in the Kosovan municipalities of Lipjan numbering 3 families, 11 families with 48 members in Podujevë, 70 people in Malishevë, 150 people in Pristina and others in Gjakova.{{cite news|title=Komuna e Malishevës: I kemi akomoduar rreth 70 persona të prekur nga tërmeti në Shqipëri|url=https://kosova.info/komuna-e-malisheves-i-kemi-akomoduar-rreth-70-persona-te-prekur-nga-termeti-ne-shqiperi/|agency=Kosova.info|date=1 December 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|language=sq|archive-date=4 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204034632/https://kosova.info/komuna-e-malisheves-i-kemi-akomoduar-rreth-70-persona-te-prekur-nga-termeti-ne-shqiperi/|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|title=Komuna e Lipjanit formon komision për pranimin e personave të prekur nga tërmeti|url=https://indeksonline.net/komuna-e-lipjanit-formon-komision-per-pranimin-e-personave-te-prekur-nga-termeti/|agency=Indeks Online|date=29 November 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|language=sq}}{{cite news|title=48 persona nga Shqipëria strehohen në Podujevë|url=https://kosova.info/48-persona-nga-shqiperia-strehohen-ne-podujeve/|agency=Kosova.info|date=2 December 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|language=sq|archive-date=4 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204102919/https://kosova.info/48-persona-nga-shqiperia-strehohen-ne-podujeve/|url-status=dead}} Other people have gone to eastern Albania. Albanian physicians assisted in relief efforts.

Albanian President Ilir Meta, Prime Minister Rama and opposition leader Lulzim Basha visited the earthquake epicentre to see firsthand the situation and damage.{{cite news|last1=Mero|first1=Armand|last2=Agolli|first2=Ilirian|title=Strongest Quake in Decades Kills at Least 25 in Albania|url=https://www.voanews.com/a/europe_strongest-quake-decades-kills-least-25-albania/6180031.html|agency=Voice of America (VOA)|date=27 November 2019|access-date=28 November 2019}} The often fraught political rivalry between Meta, Rama and Basha was put aside as all three were involved in relief efforts. National operational centres were established by the Albanian government, along with a phone line for people affected by the earthquake needing clothes or food.

In the immediate aftermath, 2,500 people became displaced by the earthquake and are temporarily being accommodated either in the Niko Dovana Stadium of Durrës in tents or in hotels.{{Cite web|url=https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/IB_Albania_Earthquake_271119.pdf|title=Information Bulletin|last=International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies|date=27 November 2019|access-date=27 November 2019}} Turkey evacuated 23 of its citizens from Albania to a hospital located in Izmir province.

File:Terremoto in Albania (49137444462).jpg|Aerial view of collapsed building in Durrës

File:Terremoto in Albania (49137246301).jpg|Aerial view of collapsed building in Durrës

File:Terremoto Albania (49157136581).jpg|Earthquake damage in Durrës

File:Terremoto in Albania (49131882797).jpg|Search and rescue team from Italy working on a collapsed building

File:Terremoto in Albania (49131201918).jpg|Search and rescue team from Romania working on a collapsed building

On 30 November, Prime Minister Rama announced the end of the search and rescue operation, as no more bodies were expected to be under the rubble. According to his statement, about 2,000 people were injured from the earthquake in total, with more than 4,000 being left homeless in the disaster's aftermath. Preliminary figures indicated that more than 1,465 buildings in the capital Tirana suffered serious damage, in addition to about 900 in nearby Durrës.{{Cite web|url=https://apnews.com/0d5f6afacf034e7982e31112e7a6f1e3|title=Albania's search for quake victims ends; death toll up to 51|date=30 November 2019|website=apnews.com|access-date=2019-11-30}} The first funeral for the deceased was held on Friday, with hundreds of people in attendance, including President Meta and Prime Minister Rama.

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Earthquake damage is being checked by civil engineers from the European Union, United States and local experts to assess whether buildings are structurally sound, unsafe and required demolition or just needed replastering. Demolition of damaged structures deemed unsafe, some through remote control explosions by the Albanian army, began, with others to follow suit in the future. The Prosecutor's office ordered on 3 December that it needed lists of damaged buildings from police and municipal authorities before permission was granted for demolition, due to pending investigations.{{cite news|title=Prosecution Order, No Earthquake-Affected Building to Be Demolished|url=https://www.albaniandailynews.com/index.php?idm=37717&mod=2|agency=Albanian Daily News|date=30 November 2019|access-date=4 December 2019}}

The EU office in Albania estimated that some 1.9 million people out of a total population of 2.8 million have been affected by the earthquake. Of those, more than 3,000 people were injured, 14,000 became homeless and throughout Albania 14,000 buildings were damaged, of which 2,500 are rendered uninhabitable. According to the Albanian government, in mid-December 13,000 people were placed in shelters, of whom 5,000 were placed in hotels. A fortnight after the event, some rural earthquake victims in the impact zone stated that government aid was either inadequate to non-existent and that they were still living in a dire situation.{{cite news|title=Albania's earthquake victims claim state failing to provide aid|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/12/albania-earthquake-victims-claim-state-failing-provide-aid-191213132950888.html|publisher=Al Jazeera|date=14 December 2019|access-date=22 December 2019}} Official data in early January stated that 10,000 people were still sheltering in tents. In late January 2020, 48,000 dwellings and structures have undergone inspection and the government has identified 35 areas in 10 municipalities for future rebuilding work.

In early February 2020, the Albanian government put the damage figure at €985 million (US$1.09 billion). More than 11,000 buildings were destroyed, and 83,000 others were damaged. More than 200,000 people were affected by the earthquake, and the government estimated that bout €1.1 billion (US$1.21 billion) is required for post-earthquake reconstruction.{{cite news|url=https://www.intellinews.com/damage-caused-by-2019-albania-earthquake-estimated-at-985mn-175988/|title=Damage caused by 2019 Albania earthquake estimated at €985mn|work=bne IntelliNews|date=5 February 2020|access-date=6 February 2020}}

A national day of mourning was declared in Albania and neighbouring Kosovo where two of the victims were from and which has an ethnic Albanian majority population.{{Cite web|url=https://apnews.com/2dc7f7ae11c24c888813c3b36f14a0f5|title=The Latest: UN sends disaster assessment experts to Albania|date=26 November 2019|work=Associated Press News}}{{cite news|last=Robinson|first=Jack|title=Day of mourning declared as two Kosovars among earthquake victims|url=https://prishtinainsight.com/day-of-mourning-declared-as-two-kosovars-among-earthquake-victims/|agency=Prishtinainsight|date=26 November 2019|access-date=1 December 2019}}{{cite news|title=Albania earthquake: Tears, prayers in village near epicenter|url=https://www.dw.com/en/albania-earthquake-tears-prayers-in-village-near-epicenter/a-51442555|agency=Deutsche Welle|date=27 November 2019|access-date=1 December 2019}} In North Macedonia, the Albanian majority municipalities of Tetovo, Struga and Čair held days of mourning for the earthquake victims. Albanian Independence Day celebrations, held annually on 28 November, were cancelled in Albania, Kosovo{{cite news|title=Aktivitetet e 28 Nëntorit në Kosovë anulohen për shkak të tërmetit në Shqipëri|url=https://www.gazetaexpress.com/aktivitetet-e-28-nentorit-ne-kosove-anulohen-per-shkak-te-termetit-ne-shqiperi/|agency=Gazeta Express|date=28 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019|language=sq}} and in majority Albanian municipalities of North Macedonia and Montenegro.

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In Albania, volunteers, along with some small organisations established drop off points for donations of food, clothing, blankets and hygiene products at prominent landmarks throughout Tirana and used social media to mobilise people to provide assistance. Three humanitarian organisations sorted and packed the items and sent them through several truckloads for distribution among displaced people of the earthquake zone. As demand was high, citizens were urged to donate over the coming days.{{cite news|last=Good|first=Richard|title=Plea to help Albanian earthquake survivors as Durres search resumes|url=https://www.euronews.com/2019/11/30/plea-to-help-albanian-earthquake-survivors-as-durres-search-resumes|agency=Euronews|date=30 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019}} Hundreds of Albanians in Albania and Kosovo opened their homes to people displaced by the earthquake. Some students from Tirana went to assist relief efforts in Durrës and delivered hundreds of meals to earthquake affected people. Residents of Tirana held a candlelight vigil in the city centre in honour of the deceased.

The Albanian state initiated an online fundraising campaign for donations, raising 156 million leks, €1,600,000 and $25,000. The Socialist party in parliament and members of the Albanian government along with 60 mayors donated their November salary to the aid effort. The Muslim Community of Albania organised nationwide fundraising for monetary, food and material supplies and opened its mosques and madrasas as a place of shelter for earthquake victims.{{cite news|title=Komuniteti Mysliman i Shqipërisë aksion për grumbullimin e ndihmave për familjet e prekura nga tërmeti, ja se si mund të ndihmoni|url=https://www.lajme.al/komuniteti-mysliman-i-shqiperise-aksion-per-grumbullimin-e-ndihmave-per-familjet-e-prekura-nga-termeti-ja-se-si-mund-te-ndihmoni/|agency=Lajme.al|date=26 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019|language=sq}} The Orthodox Church of Albania under Archbishop Anastasios opened the local monasteries and churches to people displaced by the earthquake.{{cite web|title=Anastasios of Albania: Monasteries and Churches or Open for the Displaced|url=https://www.defence-point.gr/news/anastasios-alvanias-anoikta-gia-toys-seismopliktoys-monastiria-kai-ekklisies|website=Defence-point.gr|date=27 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019|language=el}} The Catholic Church in Albania held mass in its churches on 27 and 28 November for earthquake victims and coordinated its relief efforts through local branches of the Catholic charity Caritas Albania.{{cite news|title=Kisha Katolike dhe Karitasi Shqiptar pranë të dëmtuarve nga tërmeti|url=https://www.vaticannews.va/sq/kisha/news/2019-11/kisha-katolike-dhe-karitasi-shqiptar-prane-te-demtuarve-nga-term.html|agency=Vatican News|date=27 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019|language=sq}} Football fan groups such as "Kuq e Zi" of the Albania national football team set up an emergency fund and sent volunteers from throughout the country to assist in relief operations.{{cite news|title=Tifozët Kuq e Zi u dalin në ndihmë të prekurve nga tërmeti në Shqipëri|url=https://gazetaalo.com/sport/tifozet-kuq-e-zi-u-dalin-ne-ndihme-te-prekurve-nga-termeti-ne-shqiperi/|agency=Gazeta Alo|date=26 November 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|language=sq}} Fan groups from local teams such as "Tirona Fanatics" KF Tirana, "Guerrils" FK Partizani Tirana, KF Vllaznia Shkodër and players from clubs such as FK Kukësi sent food and clothing supplies and expressed solidarity with victims during matches following the first weekend after the earthquake.{{cite news|title=Solidarizohen edhe te Kukësi, miliona për të prekurit nga tërmeti|url=http://abcnews.al/solidarizohen-edhe-te-kukesi-miliona-per-te-prekurit-nga-termeti/|publisher=ABC News|location=Albania|date=1 December 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|language=sq}}{{cite news|title=KF Kukësi i bashkohet nismës për ndihmë, lojtarët dhurojnë një pjesë të pagës|url=http://www.droni.al/2019/12/02/kf-kukesi-i-bashkohet-nismes-per-ndihme-lojtaret-dhurojne-nje-pjese-te-pages/|agency=Droni|date=2 December 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|language=sq}}{{cite news|title=Tifozët shkodranë solidarizohen me familjet e prekura nga tërmeti|url=http://www.shkodrasport.com/2019/11/27/tifozet-shkodrane-solidarizohen-me-familjet-e-prekura-nga-termeti/|agency=Shkodra Sport|date=27 November 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|language=sq}}

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The Albanian government established a monetary compensation scheme that would give families of deceased people scholarships to children, pensions for the elderly and 1 million lek ($9,000) for a family. Prime Minister Rama said that the state budget was being reconfigured to manage the situation following the earthquake. Rama stated that the draft budget of 2020 would provide funds for the construction of homes and cost some 7 billion leke ($63.10 million) or 0.4% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The exact final amount is unknown and apart from the aim of getting displaced people into homes, Rama wants reconstruction to expand economic growth, jobs and consumption.

Apart from costs and planned projects already factored in, the government committed itself to no new budgetary expenditure except for irrigation, to accumulate funds for reconstruction. Rama has called for additional expert assistance and monetary aid geared toward recovery from the international community, stating that Albania lacks the capacity "to do this [reconstruction] alone."{{cite news|title=EU Leads International Help to Albania Quake Recovery|url=https://www.voanews.com/a/east-asia-pacific_eu-leads-international-help-albania-quake-recovery/6180330.html|agency=Voice of America (VOA)|date=2 December 2019|access-date=2 December 2019}} By mid-December, 13 billion leks ($171 million) were allocated for future reconstruction by the Albanian government. In late January 2020, the government budget placed a total of 20 billion Lek in a fund for the future rebuilding process.{{cite news|title=Online Application for Reconstruction Unveiled|url=https://www.albaniandailynews.com/index.php?idm=39001&mod=2|agency=Albanian Daily News|date=27 January 2020|access-date=31 January 2020}}

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In Albania, a large proportion of the earthquake damage has been blamed on corruption, violations of the building code and substandard construction following the demise of communism during the early 1990s. The Albanian state has drafted a law in the aftermath of the earthquake that would see investors, supervisors and architects go to prison for a period of 7–15 years if proper construction practices are violated.{{cite news|title=Albania's search for quake victims ends as death toll rises to 51|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/11/albania-search-quake-victims-ends-death-toll-rises-51-191130140408252.html|publisher=Al Jazeera|date=30 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019}} Albanian prosecutors have begun proceedings to investigate violations of regulations and illegal building within the construction industry.{{cite news|title=Albania Probes Illegal Buildings after Earthquake Devastation|url=https://balkaninsight.com/2019/12/02/albania-probes-illegal-buildings-after-earthquake-devastation/|agency=Balkaninsight|date=2 December 2019|access-date=3 December 2019}} On 14 December, Albanian prosecutors and police detained nine people on charges of murder and abuse of power, including two owners of collapsed hotels. A further eight individuals are being sought who are also suspected of failing to follow safety regulations.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-50797831|title=Albania earthquake: Arrests over deaths in collapsed buildings|date=14 December 2019|publisher=BBC News|access-date=15 December 2019}}{{cite news|title=Albania Seeks Arrests for Guake Deaths in Collapsed Buildings|url=https://www.voanews.com/a/europe_albania-seeks-arrests-guake-deaths-collapsed-buildings/6181087.html|agency=Voice of America (VOA)|date=14 December 2019|access-date=5 December 2019}} In mid-December, Prime Minister Rama was criticised by NGOs, human rights organisations and parts of the media of misusing the situation to pass controversial legislation after he sought a three-month extension for his state of emergency powers from parliament.{{cite news|last=Erebara|first=Gjergj|title=Albania PM Requests Extension of Post-Quake Emergency Powers|url=https://balkaninsight.com/2019/12/16/earthquakes-are-continuing-albania-premier-request-an-extension-of-the-emergency-powers/|date=16 December 2019|access-date=22 December 2019}} A new government portfolio was established and on 20 December, Arben Ahmetaj became the Minister of State for Reconstruction to oversee the rebuilding process.{{cite news|title=Arben Ahmetaj betohet si ministër i Rindërtimit|url=http://argjirolajm.net/arben-ahmetaj-betohet-si-minister-i-rindertimit/|agency=Argjirolajm|date=20 December 2019|access-date=27 December 2019|language=sq}}

In Kosovo, its ethnic Albanian population reacted to the earthquake in Albania with sentiments of solidarity, moved in part by memories of solidarity and sanctuary the Albanians of Albania provided them when they fled ethnic cleansing by Serb forces during the 1999 Kosovo war. Kosovo Albanians undertook fundraising initiatives and appeals, collected money, food, clothing and shelter donations. In Pristina, volunteers established a drop-off point in the central square for donations of supplies, and several truckloads were sent to displaced people affected by the earthquake.{{cite news|title=Albanians inside the country and beyond in solidarity with earthquake victims|url=http://www.tiranatimes.com/?p=143581|agency=Tirana Times|date=29 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019}} Volunteers and humanitarian aid in trucks, buses and hundreds of cars from Kosovo traveled to Albania to assist in the situation and people were involved in tasks such as the operation of mobile kitchens and gathering financial aid. Kosovo Albanian school children donated clothes, food, and books.{{cite news|last=Krasniqi|first=Jeta|title=Kosovo's Heart Bleeds for Albania's Suffering|url=https://balkaninsight.com/2019/11/28/kosovos-heart-bleeds-for-albanias-suffering/|agency=Balkaninsight|date=28 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019}} By 29 November, more than 100 tons of supplies donated by Kosovo businesses and civilians reached Albania. Candlelight vigils were held in parts of Kosovo in honour of the deceased.{{cite news|title=Ndizen qirinjë në Suharekë për nder të viktimave nga tërmeti në Shqipëri|url=https://www.suharekaonline.com/lajme/ndizen-qirinje-ne-suhareke-per-nder-te-viktimave-nga-termeti-ne-shqiperi/|agency=Suhareka Online|date=26 November 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|language=sq}} Various football fan groups and their clubs such as"Intelektualët" FC Drita, "Skifterat" SC Gjilani, "Plisat" FC Prishtina, "Stuhia e Kuqe" KF Arbëria, "Tigrat" KF Ulpiana, "Legjendat" FC Llapi, "Gladiatorët" KF Vushtrria and from KF KEK were involved in collecting donations, mobilising and sending busloads of volunteers to assist in relief efforts.{{cite news|title=Tifozët kosovarë ndihmojnë familjen gjilanase që humbi dy djem nga tërmeti në Shqipëri|url=https://www.gazetaexpress.com/tifozet-kosovare-ndihmojne-familjen-gjilanase-qe-humbi-dy-djem-nga-termeti-ne-shqiperi/|agency=Gazeta Express|date=29 November 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|language=sq}}{{cite news|title=Tifozët nga Lipjani paratë e grumbulluara gjatë aksionit i'a dhuruan familjes nga Gjilani|url=https://kosova.live/tifozet-nga-lipjani-parate-e-grumbulluara-gjate-aksionit-ia-dhuruan-familjes-nga-gjilani/|agency=Kosova Live|date=28 November 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|language=sq}}{{cite news|title=Një autobus me ndihma, tifozët e Vushtrisë solidarizohen me të prekurit nga tërmet|url=https://www.almakos.com/nje-autobus-me-ndihma-tifozet-e-vushtrise-solidarizohen-me-te-prekurit-nga-termeti/|agency=Almakos|date=27 November 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|language=sq}}{{cite news|title=Podujeva mobilizohet për t'u dalë në ndihmë të prekurve nga tërmeti në Shqipëri|url=http://www.llapi.info/podujeva-mobilizohet-per-tu-dale-ne-ndihme-te-prekurve-nga-termeti-ne-shqiper/|agency=Llapi|date=26 November 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|language=sq}}{{cite news|last=Sherifi|first=Elife|title=SC Gjilani dhuron edhe një donacion për të prekurit nga tërmeti|url=https://2lonline.com/sc-gjilani-dhuron-edhe-nje-donacion-per-te-prekurit-nga-termeti/|agency=2 Lonline|date=3 December 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|language=sq}}{{cite news|last=Bami|first=Xhorxhina|title=Sheltered from War by Albania, Kosovars Return Favour|url=https://balkaninsight.com/2019/11/29/sheltered-from-war-by-albania-kosovars-return-favour/|agency=Balkaninsight|date=29 November 2019|access-date=5 December 2019}}

The Islamic Community of Kosovo organised a fundraising effort on 29 November after Friday prayers across all its mosques within the country and sent several convoys of aid to earthquake victims.{{cite news|title=BIK-u nis konvojin e parë të ndihmave drejt Shqipërisë|url=https://gazetaalo.com/lajme/bik-u-nis-konvojin-e-pare-te-ndihmave-drejt-shqiperise/|agency=Gazeta Alo|date=28 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019|language=sq}}{{cite news|title=Të premten, në të gjitha xhamitë e Kosovës, aksion për ndihmë të prekurve nga tërmeti në Shqipëri|url=https://telegrafi.com/te-premten-ne-te-gjitha-xhamite-e-kosoves-aksion-per-ndihme-te-prekurve-nga-termeti-ne-shqiperi/|agency=Telegrafi|date=28 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019|language=sq}} The Catholic Church in Kosovo sent members from the Catholic charity Caritas Kosova to assist in Albania.{{cite news|title=Caritas Kosova niset për Shqipëri për të ndihmuar zonat e prekura nga tërmeti|url=https://lajmi.net/%E2%80%8Bcaritas-kosova-niset-per-shqiperi-per-te-ndihmuar-zonat-e-prekura-nga-termeti/|agency=Lajmi.net|date=26 November 2019|access-date=3 December 2019|language=sq}} In Kosovo, the Catholic Church held mass on 1 December across the country, and it collected charitable donations by parishioners for earthquake victims and their families.{{cite news|title=Kisha Katolike në Kosovë organizon meshë dhe mbledhje të hollash për të prekurit e tërmetit në Shqipëri|url=https://www.epokaere.com/kisha-katolike-ne-kosove-organizon-meshe-dhe-mbledhje-te-hollash-per-te-prekurit-e-termetit-ne-shqiperi/|agency=Epoka e Re|date=27 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019|language=sq}}{{cite news|title=Kisha Katolike e Kosovës kujton viktimat e tërmetit në Shqipëri|url=https://www.vaticannews.va/sq/kisha/news/2019-12/kisha-katolike-e-kosoves-kujton-viktimat-e-termetit-ne-shqiperi.html|agency=Vatican News|date=2 December 2019|access-date=2 December 2019|language=sq}} President Hashim Thaçi was part of a presidential delegation that visited the earthquake epicentre and expressed his condolences on behalf of Kosovo.{{cite news|last=Mortimer|first=Caroline|title=Kosovan president caught up in aftershock when visiting Albanian earthquake victims|url=https://www.euronews.com/2019/11/28/kosovan-president-caught-up-in-aftershock-when-visiting-albanian-earthquake-victims|agency=Euronews|date=28 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019}} On 29 November, outgoing Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj and his successor Albin Kurti visited Durrës to survey the damage and expressed Kosovan commitment to relief efforts and the need for institutional cooperation between both countries.{{cite news|title=Haradinaj e Kurti e vizitojnë Shqipërinë pas tërmetit|url=http://rtv21.tv/haradinaj-e-kurti-e-vizitojne-shqiperine-pas-termetit/|agency=RTV 21|date=29 November 2019|access-date=2 December 2019|language=sq|archive-date=2 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191202202012/http://rtv21.tv/haradinaj-e-kurti-e-vizitojne-shqiperine-pas-termetit/|url-status=dead}} In Serbia, ethnic Albanians of the Preševo valley donated aid and sent it through several convoys to earthquake victims.{{cite news|title=Lugina e Preshevës në këmbë për Shqipërinë, gati maunia e dytë me ndihma|url=https://www.vizionplus.tv/lugina-e-presheves-ne-kembe-per-shqiperine-gati-maunia-e-dyte-me-ndihma/|agency=Vizion Plus|date=27 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019|language=sq}}

Albanians from North Macedonia responded in large numbers to the Albanian government's appeal for financial assistance through donations to various humanitarian organisations and special bank accounts fundraising for aid.{{cite news|title=Përmes telefonatave janë mbledhur rreth 40 mijë euro|url=http://www.sharri.info/2019/11/28/permes-telefonatave-jane-mbledhur-rreth-40-mije-euro/|agency=Sharri.info|date=28 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019|language=sq|archive-date=29 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191129212402/http://www.sharri.info/2019/11/28/permes-telefonatave-jane-mbledhur-rreth-40-mije-euro/|url-status=dead}} The Islamic Religious Community of Macedonia organised a fundraising effort on 29 November after Friday prayers across all its mosques within North Macedonia.{{cite news|title=Maqedoni, në të gjitha xhamitë grumbullohen ndihma për Shqipërinë!|url=http://lajmpress.org/maqedoni-ne-te-gjitha-xhamite-grumbullohen-ndihma-per-shqiperine-video/|agency=Gazeta Lajm|date=29 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019|url-status=dead|language=sq|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191203005101/http://lajmpress.org/maqedoni-ne-te-gjitha-xhamite-grumbullohen-ndihma-per-shqiperine-video/|archive-date=3 December 2019}} Parliamentary speaker Talat Xhaferi, Deputy Prime Minister Bujar Osmani and leader of DUI Ali Ahmeti were part of a delegation of Albanian politicians from North Macedonia visiting the earthquake epicentre that expressed their condolences to President Meta.{{cite news|title=Meta në Durrës me Talat Xhaferrin dhe Ali Ahmetin: Nuk do e harrojmë kurrë ndihmën tuaj|url=http://abcnews.al/meta-ne-durres-me-talat-xhaferrin-dhe-ali-ahmetin-nuk-do-e-harrojme-kurre-ndihmen-tuaj/|publisher=ABC News|location=Albania|date=28 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019|language=sq}} The mayor of Čair, Visar Ganiu visited the earthquake epicentre and brought fans known as "Shvercerat" from the football club FK Shkupi to volunteer assistance. Other football fan groups "Ballistët" KF Shkëndija and "Ilirët" KF Bashkimi collected donations and sent busloads of volunteers to assist in relief efforts.{{cite news|title=Pas donacionit nga Komuna, Tetova nis të tjera ndihma në Shqipëri, "Ballistët": Aksioni i parë!|url=https://pamfleti.net/pas-donacionit-nga-komuna-tetova-nis-te-tjera-ndihma-ne-shqiperi-ballistet-aksioni-i-pare/|agency=Pamfleti|date=28 November 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|language=sq}}{{cite news|title=Kumanova solidarizohet me Shqipërinë, tifozët "Ilirët" aksion humanitar deri më 28 Nëntor|url=https://ina-online.net/kumanova-solidarizohet-me-shqiperine-tifozet-iliret-aksion-humanitar-deri-me-28-nentor/|agency=Iliria News Agency|date=26 November 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|language=sq}}{{cite news|title=Edhe tifozët e klubit të Tiranës bashkohen për t'i ndihmuar të prekurit nga tërmeti në Shqipëri|url=https://reporteri.net/sport/edhe-tifozet-e-klubit-te-tiranes-bashkohen-per-ti-ndihmuar-te-prekurit-nga-termeti-ne-shqiperi/|agency=Reporteri|date=27 November 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|language=sq}}

In Montenegro, ethnic Albanians from Ulcinj were involved in a major relief effort sending items such as food, blankets, diapers and baby milk through a local humanitarian organisation Amaneti and in Tuzi through fundraising efforts. A blood donation effort for earthquake victims was organised by the Bosniak Youth Forum of Montenegro, with hundreds of Albanians from Ulcinj partaking in the initiative. In Ulcinj, the Islamic Community of Montenegro collected aid for earthquake victims in all mosques of the city and surrounding area.

Various prominent businesses owned by ethnic Albanians and charities in Albania and Kosovo, along with notable members of the Albanian community in the Balkans, including businessmen, politicians, journalists, actors and socialites, made large financial contributions to humanitarian aid.{{Cite news|title=Fundraising calls raise over eight million euros|url=http://www.tiranatimes.com/?p=143587|agency=Tirana Times|date=29 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019}} Businesses that made large donations include the International Albanian Airport (€1,000,000) and Balfin Group (€1,200,000), the charities Fundjavë Ndryshe ($1,400,000) and Shqiptarët për Shqiptarët ($590,000), along with individuals such as Kosovo politician Behgjet Pacolli (€1,000,000) and Albanian businessman Shefqet Kastrati (€1,500,000).{{cite news|title=Behgjet Pacolli i jep 1 milion euro për të prekurit nga tërmeti në Shqipëri|url=https://www.gazetaexpress.com/behgjet-pacolli-i-jep-1-milion-euro-per-te-prekurit-nga-termeti-ne-shqiperi/|agency=Gazeta Express|date=28 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019|language=sq}}

Globally, the Albanian diaspora expressed its solidarity{{cite news|last=Koleka|first=Benet|title=Rescuers keep working in Albanian town as death toll hits 40|url=https://www.euronews.com/2019/11/28/rescuers-keep-working-in-albanian-town-as-death-toll-hits-40|agency=Euronews|date=28 November 2019|access-date=28 November 2019}} and held multiple fundraisers to send money to Albania and assist people impacted by the earthquake. In the United States, an Albanian-American organisation named Albanian Roots raised $1,300,000 for earthquake victims.{{cite news|last1=Mero|first1=Armand|last2=Agolli|first2=Ilirian|last3=Sulo|first3=Pëllumb|title=Albania Death Toll Rises to 30 as State of Emergency Declared|url=https://www.voanews.com/a/europe_albania-death-toll-rises-30-state-emergency-declared/6180104.html|agency=Voice of America (VOA)|date=27 November 2019|access-date=28 November 2019}}{{cite news|title=Mbi 13 milionë dollarë ndihma, brenda 3 ditëve, për pasojat e tërmetit|url=https://gazetaimpakt.com/mbi-13-milione-dollare-ndihma-brenda-3-diteve-per-pasojat-e-termetit/|agency=Gazeta Impakt|date=28 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019|language=sq}} Global celebrities of Albanian descent such as Bebe Rexha, Rita Ora, and Dua Lipa pledged support, sent donations, and made visits to the country's most quake-ravaged regions in hopes to rebuild some of the affected areas' infrastructure.{{cite news|title=Albania quake toll hits 51 as search for survivors ends|url=https://www.dw.com/en/albania-quake-toll-hits-51-as-search-for-survivors-ends/a-51483420|agency=Deutsche Welle|date=30 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019}}{{cite news|title=Pop stars rally for Albania following deadly earthquake|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/11/pop-stars-rally-albania-deadly-earthquake-191129065925319.html|publisher=Al Jazeera|date=29 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019}}{{cite news|last=Rosseinsky|first=Katie|title=Bebe Rexha visits Albania after major earthquake|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/bebe-rexha-visits-albania-after-major-earthquake-a4302956.html|work=Evening Standard|location=London|date=3 December 2019|access-date=5 December 2019}}{{cite news|title=Rita Ora and Bebe Rexha pledge support to Albania following earthquake|url=http://www.music-news.com/news/UK/126715/Rita-Ora-and-Bebe-Rexha-pledge-support-to-Albania-following-earthquake|agency=Music News|date=30 November 2019|access-date=5 December 2019}} In all, these non-state donations by Albanians from the Balkans and global diaspora totaled some 13 million dollars of humanitarian assistance to Albania.

Individual donations by people from 76 countries were also made through online fundraising on the websites GoFundMe and Facebook totaling $3,600,000.{{cite news|title=Shqiptarët solidarizohen me tërmetin, ja sa është shuma e grumbulluar deri më tani|url=https://insajderi.com/shqiptaret-solidarizohen-me-termetin-ja-sa-eshte-shuma-e-grumbulluar-deri-me-tani/|agency=Insajderi|date=28 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019|language=sq}}{{cite news|title=Search ends for survivors of Albanian quake as death toll reaches 51|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/search-ends-for-survivors-of-albanian-quake-as-death-toll-reaches-51|agency=The Straits Times|date=30 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019}} Money from the Albanian diaspora continued to arrive in Albania and Prime Minister Rama tasked a group of fundraisers, that included a Muslim imam experienced in housing the needy, to combine the donations and maintain oversight of their usage. By early December, all donations for humanitarian assistance totaled $92 million.

The European Union; the Pope;{{cite news|title=Pope sends condolences to victims of Albania quake|url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2019-11/pope-sends-condolences-to-victims-of-albania-quake.html|agency=Vatican News|date=27 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019}} the Ecumenical Patriarch;{{cite news|url=https://orthodoxtimes.com/message-of-support-to-the-church-of-albania-by-the-ecumenical-patriarchate/|title=Message of support to the Church of Albania by the Ecumenical Patriarchate|date=28 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019}} the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Secretary General;{{cite news|last=Jamshaid|first=Umer|title=OIC Secretary General Sends Condolences To Albania on Earthquake Victims|url=https://www.urdupoint.com/en/world/oic-secretary-general-sends-condolences-to-al-774416.html|agency=Urdu Point|date=29 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019}} presidents of Azerbaijan;{{cite news|title=Azerbaijani President extends condolences to his Albanian counterpart|url=https://www.news.az/articles/politics/143695|agency=News.Az|date=27 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019}} China; Armenia;{{cite news|last=Harutyunyan|first=Aneta|title=Armenian President sends condolence letter to Albanian counterpart|url=https://armenpress.am/eng/news/996728.html|agency=Armenpress|date=27 November 2019|access-date=1 December 2019}} Serbia; Montenegro; United States;{{cite news|title=The Latest: UN sends disaster assessment experts to Albania|url=https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/latest-albania-quake-kills-injures-150-67311797|publisher=ABC News|location=United States|date=27 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019}} Greece;{{cite news|title=Pavlopoulos Sends Condolences to His Albanian Counterpart Meta over Deadly Quake|url=https://www.thenationalherald.com/270829/pavlopoulos-sends-condolences-to-his-albanian-counterpart-meta-over-deadly-quake/|work=The National Herald|date=27 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019}} the German Chancellor;{{cite news|title=Albania earthquake: Germany's Angela Merkel vows aid for victims|url=https://www.dw.com/en/albania-earthquake-germanys-angela-merkel-vows-aid-for-victims/a-51492203|agency=Deutsche Welle|date=1 December 2019|access-date=1 December 2019}} the monarchs of Qatar,{{cite news|title=Amir condoles with Albania leader|url=https://www.gulf-times.com/story/648824/Amir-condoles-with-Albania-leader|agency=Gulf Times|date=28 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019}} Jordan{{cite news|title=Jordan- King condoles Albanian president over earthquake victims|url=https://menafn.com/1099341127/Jordan-King-condoles-Albanian-president-over-earthquake-victims|agency=MENAFN|date=28 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019}} and Saudi Arabia;{{cite news|title=Saudi- Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Condoles President of Albania, on Victims of Earthquake, near Tirana|url=https://menafn.com/1099350064/Saudi-Custodian-of-the-Two-Holy-Mosques-Condoles-President-of-Albania-on-Victims-of-Earthquake-near-Tirana|agency=MENAFN|date=30 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019}} the Bulgarian Prime Minister;{{cite news|title=Prime Minister Boyko Borisov sent his condolences to his Albanian counterpart Edi Rama|url=http://www.focus-fen.net/news/2019/11/26/442674/prime-minister-boyko-borisov-sent-his-condolences-to-his-albanian-counterpart-edi-rama.html|agency=FOCUS News Agency|date=26 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019}} the Iranian{{cite news|title=Iran Condoles with Albania over Deadly Quake|url=https://ifpnews.com/iran-condoles-with-albania-over-deadly-quake|agency=IFP News|date=27 November 2019|access-date=1 December 2019}} and Estonian foreign ministers expressed their condolences to the people of Albania.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed his condolences, called for aid from other Muslim countries and stated he will lobby them to provide assistance to Albania for future reconstruction.{{cite news|title=Erdoğan calls for support to Albania amid quake|url=http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/erdogan-calls-for-support-to-albania-amid-quake-149184|agency=Hürriyet Daily News|date=27 November 2019|access-date=28 November 2019}}{{cite news|title=Erdoğan për tërmetin: I bëj thirrje botës islame që ta mbështesë Shqipërinë|url=https://www.almakos.com/erdogan-per-termetin-i-bej-thirrje-botes-islame-qe-ta-mbeshtese-shqiperine/|agency=Alamkos|date=27 November 2019|access-date=9 December 2019|language=sq}} Prime Minister Rama contacted President Erdoğan and asked for the creation of an international donors' conference, with one involving western countries and the other with states from the east.{{cite news|title=Rama në Open: Europa? Është Arabia Saudite dhe Turqia ku drejtojnë miqtë e mijë|url=http://top-channel.tv/2019/11/28/rama-ne-open-europa-eshte-arabia-saudite-dhe-turqia-ku-drejtojne-miqte-e-mije/|agency=Top Channel|date=28 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019|language=sq}} Rama also wrote to US President Donald Trump and other countries such as Sweden, Malaysia, Japan, Great Britain, Germany and Australia asking for assistance.{{cite news|last=Kostreci|first=Keida|title=Albania Seeks International Support for Earthquake Recovery|url=https://www.voanews.com/a/europe_albania-seeks-international-support-earthquake-recovery/6180284.html|agency=Voice of America (VOA)|date=2 December 2019|access-date=1 December 2019}}{{cite news|title=Albania ends quake rescue operations|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/albania-ends-quake-rescue-operations/1673723|agency=Outlook|date=29 November 2019|access-date=2 December 2019}} President Erdoğan, citing close Albanian-Turkish relations, committed Turkey to reconstructing 500 earthquake destroyed homes in Albania.{{cite news|title=Erdogan: Në Shqipërinë e goditur nga tërmeti do të ndërtojmë 500 banesa (i plotësuar)|url=https://www.trt.net.tr/shqip/turqia/2019/11/29/erdogan-ne-shqiperine-e-goditur-nga-termeti-do-te-ndertojme-500-banesa-i-plotesuar-1314905|agency=TRT|date=29 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019|language=sq}}{{cite news|title="Si vellezër", Rexhep Taip Erdogan: Turqia do te ndërtojë 500 shtëpi në Shqipëri|url=http://www.gazetatema.net/2019/11/29/si-vellezer-erdogan-turqia-do-te-ndertoje-500-shtepi-ne-shqiperi/|agency=Gazeta Tema|date=29 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019|language=sq}}{{cite news|title=Lajm i mirë nga Turqia, Erdogan do të ndërtojë 500 shtëpi në Shqipëri|url=http://argjirolajm.net/lajm-i-mire-nga-turqia-erdogan-do-te-ndertoje-500-shtepi-ne-shqiperi/|agency=Argjirolajm|date=29 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019|language=sq}}{{cite news|title=After the Earthquakes: Turkey to Build 500 Homes in Albania|url=https://www.novinite.com/articles/201962/After+the+Earthquakes%3A+Turkey+to+Build+500+Homes+in+Albania|agency=Novinite|date=29 November 2019|access-date=5 December 2019}} The Turkish reconstruction effort will focus on Laç and Kodër-Thumanë where the homes will be built, along with civic structures such as gardens, parks, shopping centers, parking lots and religious buildings.{{cite news|title=Turqia nis punën për ngritjen e 500 apartamenteve pas tërmetit, ja ku do ndërtohen|url=https://www.lajme.al/turqia-nis-punen-per-ngritjen-e-500-apartamenteve-pas-termetit-ja-ku-do-ndertohen/|agency=Lajme.al|date=3 December 2019|access-date=2 December 2019|language=sq}}{{cite news|title=Turkey will build 500 houses in Laç and Thumanë|url=https://www.oranews.tv/article/turkey-will-build-500-houses-lac-and-thuman|agency=Ora News|date=10 January 2020|access-date=31 January 2020}} The Turkish government will administer reconstruction in Laç and cooperate with the Albanian government on building designs and getting earthquake affected people quickly into homes.{{cite news|title=Turqia krahas 500 banesave parashikon ndërtimin edhe të objekteve të tjera përcjellëse|url=https://www.koha.net/arberi/198253/turqia-krahas-500-banesave-parashikon-ndertimin-edhe-te-objekteve-te-tjera-percjellese/|agency=Koha|date=10 December 2019|access-date=25 December 2019|language=sq}} Qatar committed itself to the future reconstruction effort.{{cite news|title=Ambasadori Katarit për Top Channel: Do të ndërtojmë shtëpitë e shembura|url=http://top-channel.tv/2019/12/01/ambasadori-katarit-per-top-channel-do-te-ndertojme-shtepite-e-shembura/|agency=Top Channel|date=1 December 2019|access-date=1 December 2019|language=sq}}

At the NATO 2019 London summit (3–4 December), constructive discussions were held by Prime Minister Rama with French President Emmanuel Macron, President Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other European leaders over establishing an international conference for financial aid.{{cite news|title=Tërmeti në Shqipëri Boris Johnson Edi Rama na tregoi historitë e tmerrshme ramë dakort që të veprojmë kolektivisht për të ndihmuar|url=http://www.gazetatema.net/2019/12/04/termeti-ne-shqiperi-boris-johnson-edi-rama-na-tregoi-historite-e-tmerrshme-rame-dakort-qe-te-veprojme-kolektivisht-per-te-ndihmuar/|agency=Gazeta Tema|date=4 December 2019|access-date=5 December 2019|language=sq}} German chancellor Angela Merkel has stated that Germany would provide future assistance. In Istanbul, Turkey held a donor's conference (8 December) for Albania that was organised and attended by President Erdoğan and included Turkish businessmen, investors and Prime Minister Rama.{{cite news|title=Konferenca e Donatorëve në Turqi, Rama- Erdogan takojnë biznesmenët turq|url=https://www.rtsh.al/lajme/konferenca-e-donatoreve-ne-turqi-rama-erdogan-takojne-biznesmenet-turq/|agency=Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH)|date=8 December 2019|access-date=27 December 2019|language=sq}}{{Dead link|date=July 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

On 12 December, Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio made calls for the establishment of an international conference for financial aid to Albania.{{cite news|title=Di Maio calls for international cooperation on Albania|url=https://ilglobo.com.au/news/46320/di-maio-calls-for-international-cooperation-on-albania-earthquake/#|agency=Il Globo|date=12 December 2019|access-date=23 December 2019}} Following the completion of the earthquake damage report by Albanian authorities, the European Council announced on 13 December that the European Union will organise an international donors' conference for January 2020 in Tirana.{{cite news|title=Pas tërmetit: Donatorët ndërkombëtarë në Tiranë në janar 2020|url=https://www.dw.com/sq/pas-t%C3%ABrmetit-donator%C3%ABt-nd%C3%ABrkomb%C3%ABtar%C3%AB-n%C3%AB-tiran%C3%AB-n%C3%AB-janar-2020/a-51668831|agency=Deutsche Welle|date=14 December 2019|access-date=27 December 2019|language=sq}} A Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) was established by the United Nations (UN), World Bank and EU to assess the situation and to provide information for the donors' conference regarding efforts toward rehabilitation and reconstruction. On 10 January, the EU announced that it had organised a donors' conference for Albania to take place on 17 February.{{cite news|title=EC to help Albania recover after earthquake; Von Der Leyen|url=https://www.albaniandailynews.com/index.php?idm=38585&mod=2|agency=Albanian Daily News|date=10 January 2020|access-date=31 January 2020}} Apart from the EU and its member countries, delegates from other states, international organisations and financial institutions such as the UN and World Bank are expected to partake in the conference.{{cite news|author=European Union|title=EU to host international donors' conference for Albania to help with reconstruction after earthquake|url=https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_20_19|agency=EU News|date=10 January 2020|access-date=31 January 2020}}

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A number of countries and businesses have offered assistance for relief:

• {{flag|Austria}} — €600,000 were allocated by the Austrian government for humanitarian aid and future reconstruction to Albania.{{Cite news|title=Mehr als 40 Erdbeben-Opfer und Nachbeben in Albanien|url=https://www.sn.at/panorama/international/mehr-als-40-erdbeben-opfer-und-nachbeben-in-albanien-79882372|agency=Salzburger Nachrichten|date=28 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019|language=de}}
• {{flag|Azerbaijan}} — €500,000 was allocated by the Azerbaijani government for humanitarian aid to Albania.{{Cite news|last=Mehdiyev|first=Elchin|title=Azerbaijan allocates 500,000 euros to quake victims in Albania|url=https://en.trend.az/azerbaijan/politics/3156357.html|agency=Trend News Agency|date=29 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019}}{{Cite news|title=Azerbajxhani solidarizohet me Shqipërinë, 500 mijë euro për të prekurit nga tërmeti|url=https://aktivpress.com/azerbajxhani-solidarizohet-me-shqiperine-500-mije-euro-per-te-prekurit-nga-termeti/|agency=Aktiv Press|date=29 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019|language=sq|archive-date=5 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191205025045/https://aktivpress.com/azerbajxhani-solidarizohet-me-shqiperine-500-mije-euro-per-te-prekurit-nga-termeti/|url-status=dead}}
• {{flag|Bosnia and Herzegovina}} — Some €30,000 (BAM60,000) was collected by one association and 120 tonnes of goods in aid was sent to people in Albania.{{Cite news|title=Građani BiH skupili 60.000 KM i 120 tona robe za narod Albanije|url=http://ba.n1info.com/Vijesti/a394872/Gradjani-BiH-skupili-60.000-KM-i-120-tona-robe-za-narod-Albanije.html|website=N1|date=1 December 2019|access-date=1 December 2019|language=bs|archive-date=5 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191205025052/http://ba.n1info.com/Vijesti/a394872/Gradjani-BiH-skupili-60.000-KM-i-120-tona-robe-za-narod-Albanije.html|url-status=dead}} The Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina allocated about €50,000 (BAM100,000) to assist Albania.{{Cite news|title=Vijeće ministara BiH izdvojilo 100.000 KM za pomoć Albaniji|url=https://www.klix.ba/vijesti/bih/vijece-ministara-bih-izdvojilo-100-000-km-za-pomoc-albaniji/191203057|website=Klix.ba|date=3 December 2019|access-date=3 December 2019|language=bs}}
• {{flag|Bulgaria}} — €100,000 was allocated by the Bulgarian government for humanitarian aid to Albania.{{Cite news|last=Vasiliya|first=Peicheva|title=Даваме 200 000 лева хуманитарна помощ на Албания след земетресението|url=https://dariknews.bg/novini/bylgariia/davame-200-000-leva-humanitarna-pomosht-na-albaniia-sled-zemetresenieto-2199679|agency=Darik News|date=27 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019|language=bg}} An additional €50,000 worth of aid in the form of 1,000 tents, 1,000 blankets plus pillows and other materials were sent as well.{{Cite news|last=Tsvetanova|first=Kameliya|title=Humanitarian aid for Albanians underway|url=https://www.dnes.bg/balkani/2019/11/28/izprashtame-humanitarnata-pomosht-za-albancite.431197|agency=Dnes|date=28 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019|language=bg}}
• {{flag|China}} — Chinese authorities stated that they will provide future financial assistance. Two Chinese companies raised €2 million for the relief effort.{{cite news|title=Ambasadori kinez: Dy kompani dhuruan 2 mln euro! Batuta e Ramës: Atëherë nga qeveria presim më shumë|url=https://shqiptarja.com/lajm/ambasadori-kinez-dy-kompani-dhuruan-2-mln-euro-batuta-e-rames-atehere-nga-qeveria-presim-me-shume|agency=Shqiptarja|date=30 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019|language=sq}} In early December, the Chinese embassy in Albania donated humanitarian supplies and distributed them through the Red Cross to people affected by the earthquake.{{cite news|last=Gegvataj|first=Almarina|title=Ambasadori Ding ndihma për banorët e prekur nga tërmeti: Mbështetje për rindërtimin e Shqipërisë|url=http://ata.gov.al/2019/12/07/foto-ambasadori-ding-ndihma-per-banoret-e-prekur-nga-termeti-mbeshtetje-per-rindertimin-e-shqiperise/|agency=Agjencia Telegrafike Shqiptare|date=7 December 2019|access-date=23 December 2019|language=sq}}
• {{flag|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 was sent to Albania.{{Cite news|last=Simmonds|first=Lauren|title=Albanian Earthquake: Croatia Sends Rescue Team, Dogs and Helicopters|url=https://www.total-croatia-news.com/lifestyle/39856-albanian-earthquake|agency=Total Croatia News|date=26 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019|archive-date=22 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200122202022/https://www.total-croatia-news.com/lifestyle/39856-albanian-earthquake|url-status=dead}}
• {{flag|Czech Republic}} — Czech Republic offered assistance to Albania shortly after {{Format time|09|00|hour_format=h}}, depicting the deployment of one medium USAR team, which is composed of the Czech Fire Rescue Service. The central USAR team from the controller consists of 36 persons (cynologists, doctors, technicians, detachment commander, platoon commander, firemen, rescue teams and statics). The Czech Parliament showed solidarity by holding a one-minute silence honoring the victims of the earthquake in Albania.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hzscr.cz/|title=Úvodní strana – Hasičský záchranný sbor České republiky}}
• {{flag|Egypt}} — In late December, Egypt through its organisation the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development (EAPD) delivered medical aid to Albania for people affected by the earthquake.{{cite news|last=Çota|first=Romina|title=Egjipti solidarizohet me Shqipërinë pas tërmetit të 26 nëntorit|url=https://euronews.al/al/aktualitet/2019/12/26/egjipti-solidarizohet-me-shqiperine-pas-termetit-te-26-nentorit|agency=Euronews|date=26 December 2019|access-date=28 December 2019}}
• {{flag|Estonia}} — €50,000 was allocated by the Estonian government for future reconstruction in Albania.{{cite news|title=Estonia to support reconstruction in Albania following deadly earthquake|url=https://news.err.ee/1008879/estonia-to-support-reconstruction-in-albania-following-deadly-earthquake|agency=Eesti Rahvusringhääling|date=30 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019}}

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• {{flag|European Union}} — Have donated to Albania €1.15 billion and activated the Civil Protection Mechanism on the day of the earthquake. As such, the EU became involved in the international assistance effort that followed in relation to mobilisation of three teams from Romania, Greece and Italy, aid and structural engineers to evaluate earthquake damage.{{cite news|last=Kostreci|first=Keida|title=Albania Search, Rescue Operation For Earthquake Survivors Ends|url=https://www.voanews.com/a/europe_albania-search-rescue-operation-earthquake-survivors-ends/6180237.html|agency=Voice of America (VOA)|date=30 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019}}{{cite news|title=EU Mobilises Additional Emergency Support Following Deadly Earthquakes|url=https://www.albaniandailynews.com/index.php?idm=37624&mod=2|agency=Albanian Daily News|date=29 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019}} The EU promised to provide further future assistance to the state and people affected by the earthquake.{{cite news|title=EU mobilises emergency support to Albania after deadly earthquake|url=https://www.brusselstimes.com/all-news/eu-affairs/81133/eu-mobilises-emergency-support-to-albania-after-deadly-earthquake/|agency=The Brussels Times|date=30 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019}} The EU worked with the United Nations to coordinate earthquake relief assistance. The EU allocated €15 million for earthquake relief in Albania, and it will send 200 individuals to assist with the rebuilding process.{{cite news|title=International Donors' Conference "Together for Albania"|publisher=European Commission|date=17 February 2020|url=https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_20_249|access-date=2 December 2024}}
• {{flag|France}} — Three teams representing a total of 100 rescuers belonging to the Sécurité Civile, the Bataillon des Marins-Pompiers de Marseille, and the firefighters of the south of France were deployed. They were backed by two Sécurité Civile's planes: a Beechcraft Super King Air 200 for light transport duties and a cargo Bombardier Dash 8.{{Cite news|title=Déploiement aérien de secouristes français suite au séisme en Albanie|url=https://www.avionslegendaires.net/2019/11/actu/deploiement-aerien-de-secouristes-francais-suite-au-seisme-en-albanie/|agency=Avionslegendaires.net|date=27 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019|language=fr}}
• {{flag|Germany}} — €4 million was allocated by the German government for the reconstruction effort in Albania.{{cite news|title=Germany helps Albania with EUR 4 M after quake|url=https://www.albaniandailynews.com/index.php?idm=38190&mod=2|agency=Albanian Daily News|date=20 December 2019|access-date=21 December 2019}}
• {{flag|Greece}} — Two earthquake expert ΕΜΑΚ (Special Units for Disaster Management) units consisting of 40 members and search and rescue dogs were deployed, along with trucks, and one C-130 airplane with food parcels.{{Cite news|title=Tërmeti i fuqishëm në vend, Greqia nis ndihma për vendin|url=https://www.faxweb.al/termeti-i-fuqishem-ne-vend-greqia-nis-ndihma-per-vendin/|agency=Fox Web|date=27 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019|language=sq}}{{Cite news|title=Ministri i jashtëm i Greqisë shikon nga afër dëmet nga tërmeti: Keni mbështetjen tonë|url=https://dosja.al/ministri-i-jashtem-i-greqise-shikon-nga-afer-demet-nga-termeti-keni-mbeshtetjen-tone/|agency=Dosja|date=26 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019|language=sq}}{{Cite news|title=Lajm i mirë, forcat greke shpëtojnë jetën e një gruaje nga rrënojat e tërmetit|url=http://argjirolajm.net/lajm-i-mire-forcat-greke-shpetojne-jeten-e-nje-gruaje-nga-rrenojat-e-termetit-foto/|agency=Argjirolajm|date=29 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019|language=sq}}{{Cite web|title=Earthquake in Albania|url=https://www.msn.com/el-gr/news/world/%CF%83%CE%B5%CE%B9%CF%83%CE%BC%CF%8C%CF%82-%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B7%CE%BD-%CE%B1%CE%BB%CE%B2%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%AF%CE%B1-%CE%B4%CE%B9%CE%B1%CF%83%CF%8E%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B5%CF%82-%CF%84%CF%81%CE%AD%CF%87%CE%BF%CF%85%CE%BD-%CE%BD%CE%B1-%CF%83%CF%89%CE%B8%CE%BF%CF%8D%CE%BD-%CF%83%CF%84%CE%BF%CE%BD-%CE%B1%CE%AD%CF%81%CE%B1-%CE%BC%CE%B5%CF%84%CE%AC%CE%B4%CE%BF%CF%83%CE%B7%CF%82/ar-BBXqNKq?ocid=WidgetStore|publisher=MSN|access-date=27 November 2019}} In addition, doctors and medicine were sent to help and support the civilians.{{Cite news|title=Βοήθεια στην Αλβανία – Ποιοι στέλνουν γιατρούς ,διασώστες και φάρμακα [Help to Albania – Who send doctors, rescuers and medicines]|url=https://www.lifo.gr/now/world/260746/voitheia-stin-alvania-poioi-stelnoyn-giatroys-diasostes-kai-farmaka|agency=Lifo|date=26 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019|language=el}} Moreover, three military mobile kitchens together with their personnel were sent.{{Cite news|title=Σεισμός Αλβανία: Ανθρωπιστική βοήθεια από την Ελλάδα με κινητά μαγειρεία Earthquake in Albania: Humanitarian aid from Greece with mobile kitchens|url=https://www.news.gr/kosmos/article/2058056/sismos-alvania-anthropistiki-voithia-apo-tin-ellada-me-kinita-magiria.html|agency=News.gr|date=28 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019|language=el}} Greece also sent a team of civil engineers to assess the damage, and a team of surgeons to operate on the injured.{{Cite news|title=Σεισμός Αλβανία: Σβήνουν οι ελπίδες για επιζώντες – Θρήνος στους καταυλισμούς των 10.000 αστέγων|url=https://www.protothema.gr/world/article/950615/seismos-alvania-ores-agonias-gia-tous-eglovismenous-suglonizoun-oi-eikones-stous-kataulismous/|agency=Proto Thema|date=29 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019|language=el}} The Greek teams pulled two people alive from the ruins.{{Cite news|last=Chatzispyrou|first=Christos|title=Σεισμός στην Αλβανία: "Βλέπαμε τα σκυλιά να μην αντιδρούν και φοβόμασταν ότι υπήρχαν μόνο νεκροί", λένε οι διασώστες της ΕΜΑΚ|url=https://www.protothema.gr/greece/article/950721/seismos-stin-alvania-simadiki-i-voitheia-tis-emak-esose-eglovismenous-sta-halasmata/|agency=Proto Thema|date=29 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019|language=el}} Greek Red Cross teams assisted with humanitarian needs and issues related to the quake, such as 800 blankets, 800 mattresses, rugs and hundreds of backpacks with various personal items.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newsbomb.gr/ellada/story/1033486/seismos-alvania-anthropistiki-voitheia-apo-ton-elliniko-erythro-stayro|title=Earthquake Albania: Humanitarian Aid from the Greek Red Cross (original: Σεισμός Αλβανία: Ανθρωπιστική βοήθεια από τον Ελληνικό Ερυθρό Σταυρό )|publisher=NewsBomb|date=29 November 2019|access-date=1 December 2019}} Furthermore, there were independent initiatives by schools, educational institutes, local governments such as the Municipality of Patras and regional governments such as the Periphery of Central Macedonia, for additional gathering of emergency aid for Albania.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newsit.gr/ellada/alvania-efthase-sta-tirana-nea-anthropistiki-voitheia-apo-tin-ellada/2925569/|title=Albania: New humanitarian aid from Greece arrived in Tirana (original: Αλβανία: Έφθασε στα Τίρανα νέα ανθρωπιστική βοήθεια από την Ελλάδα)|publisher=NewsIt|date=28 November 2019|access-date=1 December 2019}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.makthes.gr/i-pkm-stelnei-anthropistiki-voitheia-stin-alvania-244476|title=The Prefecture of Central Macedonia sends humanitarian aid to Albania (original: Η Περιφέρεια Κεντρικής Μακεδονίας στέλνει ανθρωπιστική βοήθεια στην Αλβανία)|publisher=MakThes|date=29 November 2019|access-date=1 December 2019}} Additional aid was gathered by local associations, such as the "Albanians of Zakynthos Association", in response of the local populations to Leonard Petritaj's pleas.{{Cite news|url=https://www.imerazante.gr/2019/11/30/212696|title=Albanians of Zakynthos Association: the Zakynthians send humanitarian aid to Albania (original: Σύλλογος Αλβανών Ζακύνθου: Οι ζακυνθινοί στέλνουν βοήθεια στην Αλβανία)|publisher=imerazante|date=30 November 2019|access-date=1 December 2019}} Fans of the Greek football team Iraklis announced that members of their association travelled to Albania with emergency supplies for the earthquake victims.{{Cite news|url=http://sportekspres.com/jo-vetem-fjale-tifozet-grek-nisen-drejt-shqiperise-per-ushqime-dhe-barna-mjekesore/|title=Jo vetëm fjalë, tifozët grek nisen drejt Shqipërisë për ushqime dhe barna mjekësore|quote=(Translation:) Iraklis' loyal friends announced that members of their association traveled to Albania with essentials for earthquake-stricken people. The Greeks sent a wonderful message that solidarity knows no bounds.|publisher=Sport Ekspres|date=2 December 2019|access-date=3 December 2019|language=sq}} On 3 December 2019, a large-scale initiative named "All Together We Can" was completed successfully, in cooperation with the Periphery of Attica, the Greek Red Cross, and the Albanian Embassy in Athens. The response of the Greek people was "huge" and resulted in the gathering of 250 tons of emergency supplies for the affected in Albania.{{Cite news|url=https://www.skai.gr/news/greece/oloi-mazi-mporoume-gia-tin-alvania-kyma-allileggyis-gia-tous-pligentes-tou-seismou|title="All together we can for Albania": More than 250 tons of emergency supplies for the affected (vid) (original: "Όλοι μαζί μπορούμε για την Αλβανία": Πάνω από 250 τόνοι ειδών πρώτης ανάγκης στους πληγέντες (vid))|quote=(Translation:) The "All Together We Can" in cooperation with the Hellenic Red Cross and the Attica Prefecture gathered essential items at 7 locations in Attica for our fellow citizens who lost their homes. The response from the world was huge. Data show that more than 250 tonnes of essentials have been collected. [...] Blankets, sheets, duvets, pillows, toiletries and toiletries, foldaway beds and long lasting food. By 9am, crowds of people had delivered all these goods to the victims of Albania.|publisher=Skai|date=3 December 2019|access-date=3 December 2019}} Prime Minister Rama thanked "the Greek people", expressed admiration for the Greek rescuers, and stated that he hoped "we can be like you one day".{{cite web|title=Έντι Ράμα: Θαύμασα τους Έλληνες διασώστες, ελπίζω κάποια στιγμή να σας μοιάσουμε|url=https://www.protothema.gr/world/article/950874/edi-rama-euharisto-ton-elliniko-lao-thaumasa-tous-ellines-diasostes/|website=ProtoThema|language=el|date=30 November 2019}}
• {{flag|Hungary}} — In the immediate aftermath of the earthquake, Hungary sent €33,000 worth of aid consisting of self-heating food packages, blankets, camp beds, sleeping beds and tents.{{cite news|title=Hungarian Aid Sent to Albania|url=https://hungarytoday.hu/hungarian-aid-help-albania-earthquake/|agency=Hungary Today|date=27 November 2019|access-date=2 December 2019}} Hungary sent a second consignment of similar supplies worth €62,520 to Albania.{{cite news|title=Hungary Sends Aid to Earthquake-hit Albania|url=https://hungarytoday.hu/hungary-sends-aid-to-earthquake-hit-albania/|agency=Hungary Today|date=2 December 2019|access-date=2 December 2019}} In early December, a group of seven Hungarian engineers and structural specialists were sent to survey earthquake damaged structures in Albania.{{cite news|title=Hungary Sending Structural Engineers, Specialists to Earthquake-hit Albania|url=https://hungarytoday.hu/hungary-albania-help-engineers/|agency=Hungary Today|date=3 December 2019|access-date=3 December 2019}}

File:Ilir Meta visit to Homefront Command of Israel. i.jpg National Rescue Unit the Albanian Golden Medal of the Eagle in Israel.]]

• {{flag|Israel}} — Israel sent a search and rescue team from the regional council of Mevo'ot HaHermon to Albania, as well as Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Home Front Command military engineer troops to search through the rubble for survivors and rescue them, assess whether buildings were structurally sound, and provide Albanians who had been evacuated from their homes with waterproof tents to shelter them.{{Cite web|url=https://www.israel21c.org/israel-sends-expert-aid-to-albania-after-deadly-earthquake/|title=Israel sends expert aid to Albania after deadly earthquake|first=Abigail Klein|last=Leichman|date=4 December 2019|website=ISRAEL21c}}{{Cite news|last=Eichner|first=Itamar|title=Israel Rescue and Service team assisting emergency operations in Albania|url=https://www.ynetnews.com/article/H11Eu433r|work=Ynet|date=27 November 2019|access-date=28 November 2019}}[https://www.idf.il/אתרים/פיקוד-העורף/2019/משלחת-סיוע-לאלבניה// "משלחת המומחים לסיוע באלבניה שבה לארץ"], 13 December 2019, IDF.il.{{Cite web|url=https://www.jns.org/albanian-president-thanks-israeli-soldiers-for-aid-after-deadly-earthquake/|title=Albanian president thanks Israeli soldiers for aid after deadly earthquake; Ilir Meta stopped at the Ramla military base, where he awarded the "Golden Eagle Decoration" to the IDF's National Rescue Unit.|date=24 January 2020|website=JNS}}{{cite news|title=IDF sends aid mission to earthquake-stricken Albania|url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-sends-aid-mission-to-earthquake-stricken-albania/|work=The Times of Israel|date=3 December 2019|access-date=3 December 2019}} At Ramla military base in Israel, he awarded the Albanian Golden Medal of the Eagle to the National Rescue Unit of the IDF.{{cite news|title=Albanian president thanks Israeli soldiers for aid after deadly earthquake|url=https://www.jns.org/albanian-president-thanks-israeli-soldiers-for-aid-after-deadly-earthquake/|agency=Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)|date=24 January 2020|access-date=31 January 2020}}
• {{flag|Italy}} — Italy sent an 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, 200 trained volunteers from the Civil Protection (Protezione Civile) were dispatched.{{Cite news|url=https://www.fanpage.it/esteri/terremoto-in-albania-uomini-dei-vigili-del-fuoco-e-protezione-civile-in-partenza-da-tutta-italia/|title=Terremoto in Albania. Uomini dei Vigili del Fuoco e Protezione Civile in partenza da tutta Italia|language=it}} The Catholic Church in Italy donated €500,000 for relief efforts.{{cite news|title=Tërmeti në Shqipëri/ Kisha katolike italiane dhuron 500 mijë euro|url=https://www.tetovasot.com/2019/11/termeti-ne-shqiperi-kisha-katolike-italiane-dhuron-500-mije-euro/|agency=Tetova Sot|date=29 November 2019|access-date=2 December 2019|language=sq}} Football teams expressed messages of support and in several weekend matches following the earthquake, Italian football fans waved banners with messages of solidarity.{{cite news|title=Tifozët italianë solidarizohen me të prekurit nga tërmeti: "Pranë popullit shqiptar" sllogani në ndeshjen Genoa-Torino|url=https://klankosova.tv/tifozet-italiane-solidarizohen-me-te-prekurit-nga-termeti-prane-popullit-shqiptar-sllogani-ne-ndeshjen-genoa-torino/|agency=Klan Kosova|date=1 December 2019|access-date=5 December 2019|language=sq}}
• {{flag|Kosovo}} — Outgoing Prime Minister Haradinaj allocated €500,000 on behalf of the Kosovo government to Albania for humanitarian aid and over €3,5 million were sent by the Kosovar population. 110 specialised operators of the Kosovo Police were dispatched, as were 40 members of the Kosovo Security Force's (KSF) Urban Search and Rescue Units.{{Cite news|last=Robinson|first=Jack|title=Kosovars support rescue efforts in Albania|url=https://prishtinainsight.com/kosovars-support-rescue-efforts-in-albania/|agency=Prishtinainsight|date=26 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019}} The Kosovo Finance Ministry allocated €10,000 to the families of two earthquake victims from Gjilan, Kosovo.{{cite news|title=Kosovë: Ministria e Financave i ndan 10 mijë euro për familjen e Shemsedin e Isa Abazit|url=http://ekonomiasot.com/kosove-ministria-e-financave-i-ndan-10-mije-euro-per-familjen-e-shemsedin-e-isa-abazit/|agency=Ekonomia Sot|date=27 November 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|language=sq|archive-date=4 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204034342/http://ekonomiasot.com/kosove-ministria-e-financave-i-ndan-10-mije-euro-per-familjen-e-shemsedin-e-isa-abazit/|url-status=usurped}} The municipality of Pristina sent €50,000 in humanitarian aid and engineers to assess damaged buildings. The municipalities of Gjakova sent €14,000 while Kaçanik (€10,000), Malishevë (€5,000), Klina (€5,000), Dragash (€5,000), Mitrovica (€20,000) and Obiliq sent €15,000 plus supplies of packaged food.{{cite news|title=Kaçaniku ndan 10 mijë euro për të prekurit nga tërmeti|url=https://literal.media/Kacaniku-ndan-10-mije-euro-per-te-prekurit-nga-termeti/40326|agency=Literal Media|date=29 November 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|language=sq}}{{cite news|title=Komuna e Klinës ndanë 5 mijë euro për tërmetin në Shqipëri|url=https://kosova.live/komuna-e-klines-ndane-5-mije-euro-per-termetin-ne-shqiperi/|agency=Kosova Live|date=27 November 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|language=sq}}{{cite news|title=Komuna e Obiliqit ndan 15 mijë euro për të prekurit nga tërmeti në Shqipëri|url=http://top-channel.tv/2019/11/29/komuna-e-obiliqit-ndan-15-mije-euro-per-te-prekurit-nga-termeti-ne-shqiperi/|agency=Top Channel|date=29 November 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|language=sq}}{{cite news|last=Ekmekçiu|first=Rezart|title=Komuna e Malishevës ngre shtab koordinues për ndihmat drejt Shqipërisë|url=https://ata.gov.al/2019/11/27/komuna-e-malisheves-ngre-shtab-koordinues-per-ndihmat-drejt-shqiperise/|agency=Agjencia Telegrafike Shqiptare|date=27 November 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|language=sq}}{{cite news|title=Komuna e Dragashit ndanë 5000 euro për të ndihmuar Shqipërinë|url=https://www.opoja.net/komuna-e-dragashit-ndane-5000-euro-per-te-ndihmuar-shqiperine/|agency=Opoja.net|date=27 November 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|language=sq}} Skënderaj municipality sent €20,000 and an additional €40,000 was raised from local donations, of which €5,000 was allocated to the families of 2 earthquake victims from Kosovo.{{cite news|title=Komuna e Skënderajt mbledh rreth 60 mijë euro për të prekurit nga tërmeti dhe për familjen në Gjilan|url=http://www.faktiditor.ch/komuna-e-skenderajt-mbledh-rreth-60-mije-euro-per-te-prekurit-nga-termeti-dhe-per-familjen-ne-gjilan/|agency=Fakti Ditor|date=29 November 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|language=sq}} Gllogoc municipality sent €10,000 and an additional €12,000 was raised from local businesses.{{cite news|last=Ramadani|first=Drenushë|title=Komuna e Drenasit ndan 10 mijë euro për Shqipërinë|url=https://kallxo.com/lajm/komuna-e-drenasit-ndan-10-mije-euro-per-shqiperine/|agency=Kallxo|date=30 November 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|language=sq}} Deçan municipality fundraised €20,000 from its citizens for relief efforts and sent 6 trucks with clothing and food to Albania.{{cite news|title=20 mijë euro dhe 6 kamionë me gjëra, Deçani ia zgjatë duart Shqipërisë|url=https://indeksonline.net/20-mije-euro-dhe-6-kamione-me-gjera-decani-ia-zgjate-duart-shqiperise/|agency=Indeks Online|date=27 November 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|language=sq}} The Trepça and Artana Mines sent rescuers, and the Kosovo Energy Corporation (KEK) sent a fire brigade unit. The Kosovo Liberation Army War Veterans' Organisation sent €5,000 for humanitarian aid.{{cite news|title=500 mijë Qeveria: Edhe komunat e Kosovës solidarizohen me të dëmtuarit, ndajnë para|url=https://www.gazetametro.net/500-mije-qeveria-edhe-komunat-e-kosoves-solidarizohen-me-te-demtuarit-ndajne-para/|agency=Gazeta Metro|date=27 November 2019|access-date=3 December 2019|language=sq|archive-date=4 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204024226/https://www.gazetametro.net/500-mije-qeveria-edhe-komunat-e-kosoves-solidarizohen-me-te-demtuarit-ndajne-para/|url-status=dead}} At an awards ceremony on 4 December in Kosovo, President Meta on behalf of Albania expressed its gratitude and thanked Kosovo for its civilian, business, state and political contributions "to support their Albanian brothers and sisters".{{cite news|title=Albanian president thanks Kosovo for helping relieve the earthquake's aftermath|url=https://www.gazetaexpress.com/albanian-president-thanks-kosovo-for-helping-relieve-the-earthquakes-aftermath/|agency=Gazeta Express|date=4 December 2019|access-date=5 December 2019}} Meta awarded all members of the KSF, the Golden Medal of the Eagle and made the Kosovo Police Special Operations Unit part of the National Flag Order to honour their assistance to the relief effort. Meta also awarded the Particular Civil Merits Medal to the KSF K9 unit, the Artana and Trepça Mine rescue units, the team from the Kosovo Energy Corporation and to a team from the Kosovo Fire Brigade. Haradinaj in turn awarded Meta the Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg Medal and stated that "when we are united, no earthquake can weaken us".{{cite news|title=Thank you Kosovo! Thank you Saviors!|url=https://www.albaniandailynews.com/index.php?idm=37762&mod=2|agency=Albanian Daily News|date=4 December 2019|access-date=5 December 2019}}{{cite news|title=When Kosovo-Albania are united, no earthquake can weaken them|url=https://www.albaniandailynews.com/index.php?idm=37752&mod=2|agency=Albanian Daily News|date=4 December 2019|access-date=5 December 2019}}
• {{flag|Latvia}} — €70,000 was allocated by the Latvian government for humanitarian aid to Albania.{{cite news|title=Latvia provides EUR 70,000 relief to quake-stricken Albania|url=https://www.baltictimes.com/latvia_provides_eur_70_000_relief_to_quake-stricken_albania/|agency=The Baltic Times|date=17 December 2019|access-date=21 December 2019}}
• {{flag|Montenegro}} — Montenegro sent 18 rescue service specialists. Podgorica and Bar municipalities each donated 20,000 euros for humanitarian aid.{{Cite news|title=Podgorica sa 20.000 evra pomaže Tirani|url=https://www.nezavisne.com/novosti/ex-yu/Podgorica-sa-20000-evra-pomaze-Tirani/570790|agency=Nezavisne novine|date=27 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019|language=sr}} Albanian majority municipalities of Montenegro such as Ulcinj sent €10,000 and firefighting teams and newly formed Tuzi sent €3,000.{{Cite news|title=Komuna e Ulqinit jep 10 mijë euro për të prekurit nga tërmeti në Shqipëri|url=https://www.gazeta-shqip.com/2019/11/27/komuna-e-ulqinit-jep-10-mije-euro-per-te-prekurit-nga-termeti-ne-shqiperi/|agency=Gazeta SHQIP|date=27 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019|language=sq}}{{Cite news|title=Mali i Zi me sy nga Shqipëria- vijojnë ndihmat nga qytete, institucione dhe individë|url=https://www.trt.net.tr/shqip/ballkani/2019/11/28/mali-i-zi-me-sy-nga-shqiperia-vijojne-ndihmat-nga-qytete-institucione-dhe-individe-1314345|agency=TRT|date=28 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019|language=sq}}
• {{flag|Nigeria}} — A donation of €100,000 for earthquake relief efforts was made by Nigerian-based businessmen Nitin Sandesara and Chetan Sandesara through their company Sterling Oil.{{cite news|title=Kompania nigeriane dërgon 100 mijë euro për të prekurit nga tërmeti|url=https://www.syri.net/kronike/297819/kompania-nigeriane-dergon-100-mije-euro-per-te-prekurit-nga-termeti/|agency=Syri|date=28 November 2019|access-date=25 December 2019|language=sq}}{{cite news|title=Tërmeti i fuqishëm. Kompania nga Nigeria dhuron 100 mijë euro|url=https://indeksonline.net/termeti-i-fuqishem-kompania-nga-nigeria-dhuron-100-mije-euro/|agency=Indeks Online|date=28 November 2019|access-date=25 December 2019|language=sq}}
• {{flag|North Macedonia}} — North Macedonia sent €100,000 in financial aid{{Cite news|title=Maqedonia e Veriut jep 100 mijë Euro për Shqipërinë|url=https://tvklan.al/maqedonia-e-veriut-jep-100-mije-euro-per-shqiperine/|agency=TV Klan|date=28 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019|language=sq}} as well as drones with thermal cameras to search for survivors under the rubble. Rescue teams were also sent as well as mechanical equipment to clear the rubble.{{Cite news|title=Земјотрес во Албанија – Македонија прати помош [Earthquake in Albania, Macedonia sends help]|url=https://www.gevgelijanet.com/index.php/vesti/%D1%81%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%82/4573-zemjotres-vo-albanija-makedonija-prati-pomos.html|agency=Gevgelijanet|date=26 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019|language=mk|archive-date=22 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200122201959/https://www.gevgelijanet.com/index.php/vesti/%D1%81%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%82/4573-zemjotres-vo-albanija-makedonija-prati-pomos.html|url-status=dead}}{{Cite news|title=Albania hit by a devastating earthquake, North Macedonia to send rescue teams|url=https://nezavisen.mk/albania-hit-by-a-devastating-earthquake-north-macedonia-to-send-rescue-teams/?lang=en|agency=Nezavisen Vesnik|date=26 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019}} Albanian majority municipalities of North Macedonia such as Tetovo sent humanitarian aid plus 500,000 denars while Struga (1 million denars), Debar (300,000 denars), Kičevo (€12,000), Želino (€5,000) plus did additional fundraising, Čair sent firefighters and Gostivar sent humanitarian aid plus teams of firefighters and doctors.{{Cite news|title=Komunat shqiptare në Maqedoni anulojnë kremtimet për festat e nëntorit|url=https://www.gazetaexpress.com/komunat-shqiptare-ne-maqedoni-anulojne-kremtimet-per-festat-e-nentorit/|agency=Gazeta Express|date=27 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019|language=sq|archive-date=28 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128142910/https://www.gazetaexpress.com/komunat-shqiptare-ne-maqedoni-anulojne-kremtimet-per-festat-e-nentorit/|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|title=Komuna e Zhelinës solidarizohet me vëllezërit dhe motrat e goditur nga tërmeti|url=https://in7.tv/2019/11/28/komuna-e-zhelines-solidarizohet-me-vellezerit-dhe-motrat-e-goditur-nga-termeti/|agency=IN7|date=28 November 2019|access-date=3 December 2019|language=sq|archive-date=3 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191203225905/https://in7.tv/2019/11/28/komuna-e-zhelines-solidarizohet-me-vellezerit-dhe-motrat-e-goditur-nga-termeti/|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|title=Komuna e Çairit së bashku me tifo grupin 'Shvercerat' në vatrat e goditura nga tërmeti|url=https://in7.tv/2019/11/28/komuna-e-cairit-se-bashku-me-tifo-grupin-shvercerat-ne-vatrat-e-goditura-nga-termeti/|agency=IN7|date=28 November 2019|access-date=3 December 2019|language=sq|archive-date=3 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191203230947/https://in7.tv/2019/11/28/komuna-e-cairit-se-bashku-me-tifo-grupin-shvercerat-ne-vatrat-e-goditura-nga-termeti/|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|last=Todorovska|first=Vera|title=Dibra ndau 300.000 denarë për të prekurit nga tërmeti në Shqipëri|url=https://mia.mk/dibra-ndau-300-000-denare-per-te-prekurit-nga-termeti-ne-shqiperi/?lang=sq|agency=Media Information Agency (MIA)|date=27 November 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200122202009/https://mia.mk/dibra-ndau-300-000-denare-per-te-prekurit-nga-termeti-ne-shqiperi/?lang=sq|archive-date=22 January 2020}} Majority Macedonian municipalities with Albanian minorities such as Jegunovce sent €1,500 and Gazi Baba sent €5,000 for relief efforts.{{cite news|title=Komuna e Gazi Babës në Shkup ndanë 5 mijë euro donacion për Shqipërinë|url=https://www.dardania.com/index.php/lajme/20-maqedoni/137842-komuna-e-gazi-babs-n-shkup-ndan-5-mij-euro-donacion-pr-shqiprin.html|agency=Dardania|date=2 December 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|language=sq|archive-date=4 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204052856/https://www.dardania.com/index.php/lajme/20-maqedoni/137842-komuna-e-gazi-babs-n-shkup-ndan-5-mij-euro-donacion-pr-shqiprin.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|title=Komuna e Jegunovcës dhuron 1500 euro për Shqipërinë|url=https://www.aktuale.mk/komuna-e-jegunovces-dhuron-1500-euro-per-shqiperine/|agency=Aktuale.mk|date=29 November 2019|access-date=4 December 2019|language=sq}}
• {{flag|Poland}} — At the request of the Albanian government, Poland in late December sent 4 firefighter teams to the country and 500 field beds in earthquake aid.{{cite news|title=Polish firefighters deliver 500 field beds to needy in Albania|url=https://www.thefirstnews.com/article/polish-firefighters-deliver-500-field-beds-to-needy-in-albania-9373|agency=The First News|date=21 December 2019|access-date=23 December 2019}}
• {{flag|Qatar}} — Qatar through the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and Qatar Charity sent supplies consisting of food, blankets, beds and clothing.{{Cite news|title=Qatar rushes aid to Albania quake victims|url=https://www.gulf-times.com/story/648913/Qatar-rushes-aid-to-Albania-quake-victims#section_178|agency=Gulf Times|date=29 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019}}
• {{flag|Romania}} — Romania sent one Alenia C-27 J Spartan airplane and one Lockheed C-130 Hercules airplane, one military helicopter, trucks, as well as a RO-USAR team with a total of 52 IGSU firefighters, and SMURD doctors and nurses, plus 12 tons of its own search and rescue materials, including four search and rescue dogs accompanied by two specialised volunteers.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mai.gov.ro/echipa-ro-usar-a-inceput-operatiunile-de-salvare-cautare-in-albania/|title=Echipa RO-USAR a început operațiunile de salvare-căutare în Albania|publisher=mai.gov.ro|date=27 November 2019|language=ro}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.igsu.ro/media/comunicate/C.P._27_noiembrie_2019.pdf|title=Comunicat de presă|publisher=IGSU|date=26 November 2019|language=ro|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128023053/https://www.igsu.ro/media/comunicate/C.P._27_noiembrie_2019.pdf|archive-date=2019-11-28}} The Romanian Orthodox Church launched a fundraiser campaign on 26 November.{{Cite news|last=Ioniţe|first=Sorin|title=Patriarhia Romana solidară cu poporul albanez afectat de cutremurul din 26 noiembrie 2019|url=https://basilica.ro/patriarhia-romana-solidara-cu-poporul-albanez-afectat-de-cutremurul-din-26-noiembrie-2019/|agency=Basilica|date=26 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019|language=ro}}
• {{flag|Serbia}} — The Special Search and Rescue Team, as well as first aid, was sent to Albania. Serbia gave €2 million to Albania.{{Cite news|title=Balkan States Show Solidarity after Albanian Earthquake|url=https://balkaninsight.com/2019/11/26/balkan-states-show-solidarity-after-albanian-earthquake/|agency=Balkaninsight|date=26 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019}}{{Cite news|title=Vucic sends condolences to Edi Rama after the earthquake: Special team from Serbia headed to Albania|url=https://www.telegraf.rs/english/3125980-vucic-sends-condolences-to-edi-rama-after-the-earthquake-special-team-from-serbia-headed-to-albania|agency=Telegraf|date=26 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019}}
• {{flag|Switzerland}} — 15 specialists of the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit (SHA) were sent to support Albanian emergency forces.{{Cite news|title=Swiss rescue team sent to Albanian earthquake disaster|url=https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/mounting-casualties_swiss-rescue-team-sent-to-albanian-earthquake-disaster/45396270|agency=Swissinfo|date=27 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019}}{{cite news|last=Jamieson|first=Alastair|title=Albanians sleeping in cars at roadside to stay safe after deadly quake|url=https://www.euronews.com/2019/11/28/albanians-sleeping-in-cars-at-roadside-to-stay-safe-after-deadly-quake|agency=Euronews|date=28 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019}} The Swiss sent 130 beds and 30 tents for people of the Durrës area and 280 beds and 70 tents for the Kurbin region. Switzerland also sent engineers to assess the structural integrity of earthquake affected buildings.{{cite news|title=Switzerland expands support to people affected by quake|url=https://www.albaniandailynews.com/index.php?idm=37766&mod=2|agency=Albanian Daily News|date=4 December 2019|access-date=5 December 2019}}
• {{flag|Turkey}} — The day after the earthquake, Turkey through its authority for Disaster and Emergency Management (AFAD) sent one Airbus Atlas airplane with 28 search plus rescue personnel, three vehicles, dozens of hygiene kits plus tents, and a total of 500 blankets plus 500 food packs (flour, sugar, pasta, oil, rice, beans, etc.) to the victims of the earthquake.{{Cite news|title=Türkiye'nin yardım uçağı Arnavutluk'ta (Arama kurtarma ekipleri çalışmalara başladı)|url=https://www.ntv.com.tr/turkiye/turkiyenin-yardim-ucagi-arnavutlukta-arama-kurtarma-ekipleri-calismalara-basla,FK205cE5-UOYS-CzLGeO6A|agency=NTV|date=27 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019|language=tr}} Turkey sent a convoy of trucks with additional humanitarian aid consisting of 100 hygiene kits, 120 tents and 2,750 blankets. Fifteen AFAD search and rescue personnel operated in Durrës looking for survivors trapped in rubble. Other Turkish rescue teams such as the National Medical Rescue Team (UMKE) from the Turkish Ministry of Health provided medical assistance to quake survivors. Turkey used local branches of its aid agency Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) in Albania and Kosovo to coordinate distribution and deliver aid. The AFAD and Turkish Red Crescent (TRC) teams erected tents and assisted with other needs and issues related to the quake.{{cite news|title=Ekipet turke i vazhdojnë me përpikëri aktivitetet e shpëtimit në Shqipëri|url=https://gazetaimpakt.com/ekipet-turke-i-vazhdojne-me-perpikeri-aktivitetet-e-shpetimit-ne-shqiperi/|agency=Gazeta Impakt|date=27 November 2019|access-date=23 December 2019|language=sq}} The TRC was involved in providing assistance to the earthquake hit town of Vorë and the village of Bubq.{{cite news|title=Gjysmëhëna e Kuqe Turke në ndihmë të të prekurve nga tërmeti në Bubq dhe Vorë|url=https://tiranatoday.al/gjysmehena-e-kuqe-turke-ne-ndihme-te-te-prekurve-nga-termeti-ne-bubq-dhe-vore/|agency=Tirana Today|date=2 December 2019|access-date=3 December 2019|language=sq}} TIKA distributed an additional 1,500 food packages plus 1,500 blankets in Durrës, Thumanë, Kavajë and Fushë Krujë to those affected by the earthquake.{{Cite news|title=TIKA vazhdon aksionin në Shqipëria, me mijëra pako ushqimore dhe batanije për viktimat e tërmetit|url=https://www.gazetaere.com/tika-vazhdon-aksionin-ne-shqiperia-me-mijera-pako-ushqimore-dhe-batanije-per-viktimat-e-termetit/|agency=Gazeta Ere|date=28 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019|language=sq}}{{Cite news|title=Shqipëri, TIKA ofron ndihma për banorët e prekur nga tërmeti|url=https://gazetaimpakt.com/shqiperi-tika-ofron-ndihma-per-banoret-e-prekur-nga-termeti/|agency=Gazeta Impakt|date=27 November 2019|access-date=29 November 2019|language=sq}} On 3 December, a supply of tents were delivered by a Turkish airplane for villagers that preferred to remain near their animals and land during the winter.{{cite news|last=Koleka|first=Benet|title=Albania says rebuilding after quake won't hit other spending priorities|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-albania-quake-budget/albania-says-rebuilding-after-quake-wont-hit-other-spending-priorities-idUSKBN1Y71XX|work=Reuters|date=4 December 2019|access-date=4 December 2019}} In Kosovo, Turkey's Kosovo Force (KFOR) contingent provided relief efforts of food, clothing and other assistance to 500 displaced people housed in a camp at Prizren.{{cite news|title=KFOR-it Turk në ndihmë të viktimave të tërmetit, 47 vjeçarja nga Durrësi nuk përmbahet nga lotët|url=https://www.gazetaere.com/kfor-it-turk-ne-ndihme-te-viktimave-te-termetit-47-vjecarja-nga-durresi-nuk-permbahet-nga-lotet/|agency=Gazeta Ere|date=2 December 2019|access-date=3 December 2019|language=sq}} Prime Minister Rama expressed his "gratitude to Turkey and President Erdoğan" and further stated that the "Albanian people will never forget Turkey's help".{{cite news|title=Turkey's aid will never be forgotten: Albanian PM|url=http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkeys-aid-will-never-be-forgotten-albanian-pm-149210|agency=Hürriyet Daily News|date=28 November 2019|access-date=28 November 2019}}
• {{flag|United Arab Emirates}} — The UAE in its initial assistance sent shelter, food and medical supplies for 555,000 people. The Emirates Red Crescent distributed additional relief assistance from the UAE worth Dh13 million to people impacted by the earthquake.{{Cite news|title=UAE aid to quake victims in Albania|url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-aid-to-quake-victims-in-albania-1.68118981|agency=Gulf News|date=27 November 2019|access-date=28 November 2019}}
• {{flag|United States}} — United States Army personnel from the Civil-Military Support Element, Kosovo, arrived in Albania to support relief efforts.{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/usembassytirana/posts/10156854158275838|title=U.S. Embassy-Tirana|via=Facebook}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2019/11/26/world/europe/ap-eu-albania-earthquake-the-latest.html|title=The Latest: UN Sends Disaster Assessment Experts to Albania|agency=Associated Press|date=2019-11-26|work=The New York Times|access-date=2019-11-27|issn=0362-4331|url-access=registration}} The US sent engineers to assess damaged buildings. USAID provided the Albanian Red Cross with a grant for immediate relief efforts and supplies such as hygiene kits and blankets to displaced people. Due to depleting stocks, the United States European Command (EUCOM) sent additional disaster equipment and other material to Albania. Children affected by the earthquake also received psychosocial support services from UNICEF, whose funding comes from USAID.{{Cite web|url=https://al.usembassy.gov/u-s-government-support-for-earthquake-recovery-efforts/|title=U.S. Government Support for Earthquake Recovery Efforts|date=2019-12-04|website=U.S. Embassy in Albania|access-date=2019-12-04|archive-date=4 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204132840/https://al.usembassy.gov/u-s-government-support-for-earthquake-recovery-efforts/|url-status=dead}} Prime Minister Rama regarded the contribution of aid by the US as "positive".{{cite news|title=EU pledges €15 million to Albania for earthquake relief|url=https://www.dw.com/en/eu-pledges-15-million-to-albania-for-earthquake-relief/a-51536319|agency=Deutsche Welle|date=4 December 2019|access-date=4 December 2019}} The Soros Open Society Foundations through its branch in Albania donated €500,000 for relief efforts.{{cite news|title=Shqiptarët solidarizohen me tërmetin, ja sa është shuma e grumbulluar deri më tani|url=http://top-channel.tv/2019/11/28/shqiptaret-solidarizohen-me-termetin-ja-sa-eshte-shuma-e-grumbulluar-deri-me-tani/|agency=Top Channel|date=28 November 2019|access-date=5 December 2019|language=sq}}
• {{flag|Vatican City}} — Pope Francis decided to send a first contribution of €100,000 via the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development to support immediate relief efforts.{{Cite news|url=http://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2019/11/28/191128c.html|title=Press Release of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, 28.11.2019|agency=Associated Press|date=2019-11-28|work=Press Office of the Holy See|access-date=2019-11-28}}

• List of earthquakes in 2019
• List of earthquakes in Albania

{{Reflist}}

• Gerassimos A. Papadopoulos, Apostolos Agalos, Panayotis Carydis, Efthimios Lekkas, Spyridon Mavroulis, Ioanna Triantafyllou; The 26 November 2019 {{nat|Mw}} 6.4 Albania Destructive Earthquake. Seismological Research Letters doi: [https://doi.org/10.1785/0220200207 The 26 November 2019 Mw 6.4 Albania Destructive Earthquake]

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