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Naples Trembles: 4.4 Quake Jolts Campi Flegrei
21 May
Summary
- A 4.4-magnitude earthquake occurred near Naples at dawn on Thursday.
- The seismic epicenter was recorded in the Gulf of Pozzuoli at shallow depth.
- No injuries or damage were reported, but schools in some towns remained closed.
A significant seismic event occurred early on Thursday morning in the Naples region, registering a 4.4-magnitude earthquake. The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) reported the tremor's epicenter was situated in the Gulf of Pozzuoli, at a relatively shallow depth of just 3 kilometers.
The earthquake's effects were broadly felt throughout Naples and its surrounding areas, with numerous residents taking to social media to share their experiences of the ground shaking. Fortunately, there have been no reports of damage to property or injuries to individuals as a result of the tremor.
In response to the event, local authorities in the municipalities of Pozzuoli, Bacoli, and Quarto made the decision to close schools for the day as a precautionary measure. The Campi Flegrei, an active supervolcano complex west of Naples, is known for its geological instability and frequent seismic activity, often accompanied by ground level fluctuations.
The shallow nature of earthquakes in this region, typically originating within the Earth's uppermost crust, means that even moderate seismic events can be distinctly noticeable by the local populace.
