Italy was rocked by its strongest earthquake in 40 years
A powerful 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Naples. The resort town of Pozzuoli was hit the hardest, where part of a building’s wall collapsed, damaging cars. Twenty-one people were injured as a result of the tremors, two of whom are in critical condition.
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Pozzuoli, a resort town near Naples. The tremors were also felt in Naples itself, particularly in areas closer to the coast. Seismographs recorded the strongest tremor in the area since the return of bradyseism—a phenomenon in which the Earth’s surface slowly rises or subsides due to changes in the underground volcanic system.
In terms of intensity, this earthquake was also the strongest in the area in the last 40 years. It exceeded the previous record tremor of magnitude 4.6, which occurred on June 30, 2025.
Initial reports indicated eight people were injured. The number of casualties later rose to 21. Two of them are in critical condition. The most extensive damage was recorded in Pozzuoli. On Via Pergolese, a section of a building’s wall collapsed onto cars.
New aftershocks began after the earthquake
Following the main earthquake, seismographs recorded at least 30 aftershocks—repeated underground tremors that occur after a strong earthquake. The strongest of these had a magnitude of 3.8. Seismic activity in the area continues.
The tremors were felt not only in Pozzuoli but also in Naples. Residents of areas located near the sea felt them particularly strongly. Local authorities and emergency services continue to monitor the situation. Experts are recording new tremors and assessing the earthquake’s impact, according to ANSA.
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