Overview

• A 4.4-magnitude earthquake occurred near Pozzuoli at 12:07 UTC on May 13, 2025, with its epicenter located offshore at a depth of 3 km.
• The tremor was strongly felt across Pozzuoli and Naples, causing residents to rush outdoors in alarm.
• The University Federico II campus in Naples was evacuated following the quake as a precautionary measure.
• Seismologists recorded a smaller 2.1-magnitude tremor seconds before the main quake and another aftershock at 12:25 UTC.
• Authorities have reported no structural damage so far and are maintaining round-the-clock monitoring of aftershocks and ground movement in the region.