Magnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes Campi Flegrei near Naples

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei supervolcano region near Naples on Friday evening at 19:46 local time, according to Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology. The epicenter was located approximately four kilometers from Naples, with tremors felt throughout the city and surrounding municipalities.

The seismic activity caused localized structural collapses, power outages, and minor injuries, with Der Standard reporting at least eight people injured. Regional transport networks experienced severe disruptions as authorities suspended train and metro services to perform safety checks. Additionally, maritime transit was halted following the closure of the port in Pozzuoli, resulting in ferry cancellations. Emergency crews remain deployed across affected areas to inspect building integrity and clear debris.

Sources: Der Standard, La Vanguardia.