Strongest earthquake in years strikes volcanic area near Naples, injuring four
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei volcanic area near Naples, causing injuries, building damage, and transport disruptions. Authorities are monitoring the region, which has seen increased seismic activity in recent years.
Why it matters
The Phlegraean Fields is a high-risk volcanic zone, and increased seismic activity poses a significant threat to the densely populated Naples metropolitan area.
Latest reports show 21 people were injured, with two seriously wounded and 18 families evacuated as a result of the 4.7-magnitude earthquake that struck on Friday, with its epicentre in the Campi Flegrei area of Naples.The earthquake, measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale, was recorded at 19:49 at a depth of approximately 3 km between the towns of Pozzuoli and Quarto.Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) recorded 10 aftershocks following the magnitude 4.7 earthquake. It said Friday's tremor was the strongest since seismic activity intensified in the Phlegraean Fields, a volcanic area west of Naples that has experienced increasing unrest in recent years.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in