Workers examine the damage done by a 5.6-magnitude aftershock that hit Durrës, Albania, on Wednesday. At least 40 people had been confirmed dead in the country as of Thursday morning, the Associated Press reported, citing local authorities. Photo: VCG

A group of residents look down at the rubble of their home in Durrës on Wednesday. Photo: VCG

A resident shoulders a bag of belongings that survived the quake on Wednesday. Photo: VCG

Italian firefighters search building debris for survivors. Photo: VCG

Romanian rescue workers remove a victim’s body from a collapsed building. Photo: VCG

A man walks along a row of tents set up as temporary shelters at the soccer stadium in Durrës. Photo: VCG

Crowds of homeless people gather Tuesday at the soccer stadium in Durrës. Photo: VCG

Earthquake victims in Durrës line up Wednesday to get relief supplies. Photo: VCG