Strongest earthquake in 40 years strikes Naples supervolcano region

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei supervolcano region near Naples on Friday evening, marking the strongest seismic event recorded in the area in 40 years. According to Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), the tremor occurred at 19:46 local time with an epicenter located four kilometers from Naples.

The quake injured at least eight people and caused localized structural damage to buildings and vehicles across the region. Local authorities reported power outages, debris on streets, and severe disruptions to transit, including suspended metro and train services. Maritime operations were also impacted after officials closed the port of Pozzuoli and canceled regional ferries. Emergency responders continue evaluating structural integrity across affected municipalities.

Sources: Der Standard, La Vanguardia, Tagesschau.