4.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Supervolcano in Naples
The tremor caused structural damage, injured one person, and prompted evacuations in the Phlegraean Fields region.
- The earthquake, recorded at 1:25 AM, had its epicenter in the Phlegraean Fields, a region of high volcanic activity near Naples.
- The 4.4-magnitude tremor was followed by a 1.6-magnitude aftershock and four additional smaller aftershocks.
- Significant damage was reported in areas such as Pozzuoli, Bacoli, and the Naples districts of Fuorigrotta and Bagnoli, where a roof collapse injured one person.
- Residents evacuated their homes in fear, with many spending the night in emergency shelters, leading to reports of chaotic scenes.
- The Phlegraean Fields have been under a yellow alert for eleven years due to ongoing seismic activity, with this quake matching the strongest in the area since 1984.