A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Phlegraean Fields, a volcanic region west of Naples, on Friday, marking the most significant seismic event since activity began to intensify in the area in recent years. Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) reported the tremor, which was felt throughout Naples and surrounding communities, and subsequently documented 10 aftershocks.
Civil Protection Minister Nello Musumeci confirmed that four people were injured in the incident. The earthquake caused damage to residential buildings as well as several churches. In response to the event, the Civil Protection Department has activated its crisis unit to coordinate emergency services and assess the full extent of the impact.
Transportation in the region faced immediate disruption, with rail services on the Cumana and Circumflegrea lines suspended to facilitate safety inspections. These lines are critical for connecting Naples with communities located within the Phlegraean Fields. Additionally, power outages were reported across parts of Naples and the surrounding metropolitan area, prompting many residents to flee into the streets. Local officials have issued a call for residents to remain calm and to follow all official instructions as the situation continues to develop.
