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Campi Flegrei earthquake injures 21, halts Naples transport
A magnitude‑4.7 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei volcanic area west of Naples on 31 July 2026 at 19:46 local time. The epicentre was about 5 km southeast of Pozzuoli at a shallow depth of roughly 3 km, making it the strongest tremor in the region in four decades.
The shock caused at least 21 injuries, two of them in critical condition, but no fatalities. Structural damage included the collapse of a façade in Pozzuoli, rockfalls that crushed parked cars, and cracks to plaster and masonry in several buildings. Power outages affected roughly 100 000 electricity customers, and train, high‑speed and metro services in the Naples area were suspended while inspections were carried out. The port of Pozzuoli was closed for safety checks.
Italian authorities activated a crisis unit, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Civil‑Protection Minister Nello Musumeci kept in constant contact. The mayor of Pozzuoli, the prefect of Naples, and regional officials coordinated temporary shelters in Pozzuoli and via Terracina for displaced families. A seismic swarm continued through the night, with aftershocks up to magnitude 3.1.
Entities
Campi Flegrei · Campi Flegrei volcanic area · Fabio Ciciliano · Feroleto della Chiesa · Gigi Manzoni · Giorgia Meloni · INGV · INGV (Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia) · Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV) · Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) · Melicucco · Naples
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Four people were lightly injured in the quake.
- [● 9 SOURCES] Power outages and people trapped in elevators were reported after the quake. mix929.com · noticias.uol.com.br · nuevolaredo.tv · www.italiareportusa.com
- [● 11 SOURCES] A building façade collapsed in Pozzuoli and other masonry fell in nearby districts. mix929.com · nuevolaredo.tv · www.italiareportusa.com · focoinformativo.site · www.eldiariodehoy.com · +1 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] A rock fell from the Solfatara crater during the earthquake.
- [● 9 SOURCES] A magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred in the Campi Flegrei area near Naples on 31 July 2026 at 19:46 local time. noticias.uol.com.br · nuevolaredo.tv · focoinformativo.site · mix929.com · www.eldiariodehoy.com · +1 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] It was the strongest earthquake in the region since bradyseismic activity increased, surpassing the previous 4.6 magnitude event.
- [● 11 SOURCES] Train services on the Cumana and Circumflegrea lines, as well as high‑speed rail and metro, were suspended. mix929.com · nuevolaredo.tv · www.italiareportusa.com · www.eldiariodehoy.com · santaportal.com.br · +1 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The epicenter was located under the Solfatara crater.
- [● 38 SOURCES] A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei area near Naples on 31 July 2026 at 19:46 local time. www.notizie.it · www.diebewertung.de · www.stheadline.com · www.dire.it · www.vol.at · +20 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Power outages and temporary black‑outs were reported in several neighbourhoods. mix929.com · www.faz.net · www.eldiariodehoy.com · santaportal.com.br · focoinformativo.site · +1 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Minor structural damage such as cracks, fallen plaster and a façade collapse in Pozzuoli was reported, but no major injuries were confirmed. mix929.com · www.faz.net · www.eldiariodehoy.com · santaportal.com.br · nuevolaredo.tv · +1 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The quake was felt across Naples and surrounding towns, causing many residents to flee to the streets. mix929.com · www.faz.net