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Magnitude 4.7 earthquake hits Naples, injures over 20

From VRT NWS · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 struck the Naples region in Italy, causing significant damage and injuring at least 21 people.
  • The seismic event, with its epicenter in the volcanically active Campi Flegrei area, is the strongest in the region in about 40 years.
  • Residents evacuated buildings, spending the night outdoors due to damage and aftershocks, with reports of power outages and stuck elevators.

The Naples region experienced its strongest earthquake in four decades on Tuesday evening, a 4.7 magnitude tremor that injured at least 21 people and caused significant damage. The seismic event, centered in the Campi Flegrei volcanic area west of the city, prompted many residents to flee their homes and spend the night outdoors.

According to the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology, the quake registered at 7:46 p.m. local time. Initial reports indicated damage and minor injuries, but the number of injured later rose to 21, with two in serious condition, according to the Italian news agency ANSA and broadcaster RAI.

Images showed damage to buildings, infrastructure, and cars from falling debris. The local fire department responded to multiple reports of power outages and elevators stuck in buildings. The earthquake was felt not only around Campi Flegrei but also in Naples and on the nearby islands of Ischia and Procida. Dozens of aftershocks followed the main tremor.

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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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