Magnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes Campi Flegrei near Naples

Nexus Europa Newsroom
Posted Aug 1, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-01-0000
Magnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes Campi Flegrei near Naples
Photo: La Vanguardia

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei volcanic region near Naples, causing minor injuries, power outages, and transport disruptions.

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the volcanic area of Campi Flegrei near Naples, Italy, on Friday, causing minor injuries and widespread disruption. According to local authorities, the tremor triggered power outages, damaged several buildings, and led to localized structural collapses.

Public transportation across the region was severely affected, with train and metro services suspended following the seismic activity. Additionally, maritime transport faced cancellations after authorities closed the port of Pozzuoli, halting ferry departures. Emergency crews were deployed to respond to minor injuries and evaluate structural damage in affected municipalities.

Sources: La Vanguardia.

Sources

Earlier coverage

Share