A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Campi Flegrei and Naples at 9.14am, sparking panic among residents. Located just west of Bagnoli, the quake had a depth of three kilometres. Initial checks indicated no damage or injuries. Residents experienced strong tremors, prompting evacuations at the Fuorigrotta campus of Federico II University. Rail services, including high-speed and regional trains, faced temporary suspensions, with some resuming later but facing delays. The region has had a history of seismic activity, with significant quakes occurring in recent months.
A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Italy's Campi Flegrei region and Naples on Friday at 9.14am, causing panic among residents but no immediate damage or injuries.
Residents reported feeling the tremor strongly, with one stating that the experience was terrifying. Initial checks by authorities found no damage to infrastructure.
High-speed, intercity, and regional rail services were temporarily suspended due to the quake, but traffic was gradually resuming by late morning, with delays expected.
The Campi Flegrei area has seen increased seismic activity recently, with prior quakes occurring at magnitudes of 4.6 and 4.4 in June and May.
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