Earthquake in Italy Injures 21, Damages Buildings and Churches

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 has struck near the Italian cities of Pozzuoli and Quarto, causing injuries to 21 people and significant damage to buildings and churches. The tremor occurred at a shallow depth of about 3 kilometers and was widely felt across Naples and its surrounding areas.

Following the initial quake, the Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) registered 10 aftershocks. The seismic activity has led to damage to residential buildings and several churches. Power outages were reported in parts of Naples and the wider metropolitan zone, and transportation networks, including rail and metro services, experienced disruptions. While rail traffic has since resumed, trains faced significant delays.

The region, known for housing Europe's largest volcanic crater, Campi Flegrei, frequently experiences seismic activity. This event follows a 4.6 magnitude earthquake in the same area in June 2025. The Italian Civil Protection Minister, Nello Musumeci, confirmed the damage, and emergency services responded to the situation. The affected residents fled into the streets during the earthquake.