(CNN) The future daughter-in-law of Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama was among dozens of people killed when an earthquake struck the country Tuesday, Rama's office has confirmed.

Kristi Reçi, the fiancée of the Albanian Prime Minister's son Gregor Rama, died in the quake with her parents and brother.

Gregor Rama had earlier posted a story on Instagram, in which he wrote that "among the many victims of this tragedy is also the closest person to me, along with her brother, mom and dad," adding the group "were found under the rubble."

Photos: Deadly earthquake strikes Albania An aerial photo taken on Wednesday, November 27, shows emergency crews searching the rubble of a collapsed building in Thumane, Albania, the day after a devastating earthquake struck the region. Hide Caption 1 of 22 Photos: Deadly earthquake strikes Albania A family shelters at a makeshift camp for earthquake survivors in Durres, Albania, on November 27. Hide Caption 2 of 22 Photos: Deadly earthquake strikes Albania Tents are pitched at the soccer stadium in Durres for those sheltering in the aftermath of the earthquake on November 27. Hide Caption 3 of 22 Photos: Deadly earthquake strikes Albania People queue to receive food at a camp for quake survivors in Durres. Hide Caption 4 of 22 Photos: Deadly earthquake strikes Albania Members of the emergency services work to remove debris from a damaged building in Durres. Hide Caption 5 of 22 Photos: Deadly earthquake strikes Albania Crews search for survivors in the rubble of a building in Durres on November 26. Hide Caption 6 of 22 Photos: Deadly earthquake strikes Albania Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama visits areas affected by the earthquake on November 26. Hide Caption 7 of 22 Photos: Deadly earthquake strikes Albania A doorframe remains standing amid the rubble of a collapsed building in Thumane. Hide Caption 8 of 22 Photos: Deadly earthquake strikes Albania People grieve at the site of the disaster in Durres. Hide Caption 9 of 22 Photos: Deadly earthquake strikes Albania Soldiers and rescue workers carry an injured man who was found in the debris of a collapsed building in Thumane. Hide Caption 10 of 22 Photos: Deadly earthquake strikes Albania Emergency personnel work at the site of a damaged building in Thumane. Hide Caption 11 of 22 Photos: Deadly earthquake strikes Albania Family members gather at the site of a collapsed building in Thumane. Hide Caption 12 of 22 Photos: Deadly earthquake strikes Albania Emergency workers clear debris from the site of a building that collapsed in Thumane. Hide Caption 13 of 22 Photos: Deadly earthquake strikes Albania Rescuers carry the body of a 5-year old girl from the wreckage of a building in Thumane. Hide Caption 14 of 22 Photos: Deadly earthquake strikes Albania Relatives of people living in a collapsed building in Thumane look on as rescuers search the rubble. Hide Caption 15 of 22 Photos: Deadly earthquake strikes Albania Emergency workers carry an injured woman from the debris of a damaged building in Thumane. Hide Caption 16 of 22 Photos: Deadly earthquake strikes Albania Emergency workers clear rubble from buildings damaged in the quake. Hide Caption 17 of 22 Photos: Deadly earthquake strikes Albania A relative cries out as rescuers search a damaged building. Hide Caption 18 of 22 Photos: Deadly earthquake strikes Albania Emergency responders work in the rubble of a damaged building. Hide Caption 19 of 22 Photos: Deadly earthquake strikes Albania A car is buried beneath debris at a hotel in Durres. Hide Caption 20 of 22 Photos: Deadly earthquake strikes Albania A man searches through rubble in Durres. Hide Caption 21 of 22 Photos: Deadly earthquake strikes Albania Residents gather in Tirana after the quake struck. Hide Caption 22 of 22

At least 40 people died in the 6.4 magnitude earthquake, which hit the port city of Durres, about 36 kilometers (22 miles) from the country's capital Tirana, on Tuesday morning. It is the strongest quake to hit the European nation in 40 years.

Hundreds were also injured in the incident and several are still missing, with recovery operations ongoing.

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