Magnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes Campi Flegrei near Naples

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake shook the Campi Flegrei volcanic region near Naples, Italy, at 7:46 PM on Friday, registering on seismographs and causing noticeable tremors throughout the area, including the provincial capital.

This seismic event marks the most powerful tremor recorded since bradyseism, a phenomenon of ground uplift and subsidence, became active again in the Pozzuoli area. While the quake was distinctly felt by residents on the islands of Procida and Ischia, causing moments of alarm, initial reports indicate no significant structural damage. However, verification processes are still underway.

On Procida, residents in areas like Marina Grande and Terra Murata reported feeling the tremor strongly, with some experiencing a brief power outage. The mayor immediately activated the Civil Protection Operational Center. Similarly, on Ischia, reports of the quake came from Ischia Porto, Barano, and Casamicciola. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely in the Phlegraean Fields, the epicenter of the seismic activity.