The earthquake with epicenter in the Campi Flegrei recorded a magnitude of 4.7 and was detected by seismographs at 19:46. This is the strongest shock since the bradyseism phenomenon reactivated in the Pozzuoli area. The earthquake was distinctly felt in the capital but also in the municipalities of the province. At the moment, no particular damage to structures has been reported, but checks are still ongoing.
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The strong shock was clearly felt also on the islands of Procida and Ischia, causing moments of concern among the population. Especially in Procida, the 19:46 earthquake was distinctly perceived by many residents, particularly in areas facing the mainland. Reports came from Marina Grande, via Libertà, via Vittorio Emanuele, and Terra Murata, where many reported feeling the tremor. The shock was also accompanied by a brief blackout that affected some areas of the island. Mayor Luigi Muro immediately ordered the activation of the Municipal Operations Center (COC) of Civil Protection. At the end of the initial checks, the administration announced that no damage to people or property was found, while fear remains strong among citizens. Moments of concern also occurred in Ischia, where numerous reports came from Ischia Porto, Barano, and Casamicciola. On the green island, the earthquake was also distinctly felt, with no critical issues or damage to buildings and infrastructure reported so far. Authorities continue to monitor the situation while checks continue in the Flegrean area, the epicenter of the seismic event.
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The prefect convenes the rescue coordination center
The prefect of Naples Michele di Bari, immediately after the earthquake recorded in the evening, contacted the mayors of Pozzuoli and Bacoli and convened the Rescue Coordination Center to assess the situation not only regarding the Flegrean area but also the city of Naples, where the shock was clearly felt (ANSA). The prefect of Naples Michele di Bari, immediately after the earthquake recorded in the evening, contacted the mayors of Pozzuoli and Bacoli and convened the Rescue Coordination Center to assess the situation not only regarding the Flegrean area but also the city of Naples, where the shock was clearly felt.
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