# Seismic crisis and housing emergency in Campi Flegrei > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/seismic-activity-in-italy > Updated: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 265. Developments: 25. The seismic and housing crisis in Campi Flegrei has intensified following the magnitude 4.7 earthquake on 31 July 2026. In response, the Italian government approved a €100 million emergency fund to support autonomous settlement, increase state contributions for seismic retrofitting to 70%, and accelerate technical inspections. While UniCredit announced a temporary suspension of mortgage payments for affected families, social unrest has grown; approximately one thousand residents recently blocked the port in Pozzuoli to demand faster housing aid and clearer evacuation plans. The displacement crisis remains severe, with over 2,000 residents displaced and hundreds of buildings subject to evacuation orders. Civil Protection Minister Nello Musumeci stated that on an active volcano, “no one can guarantee safety,” noting that the government can only work to reduce risk exposure. This stance has drawn criticism from local mayors, such as Bacoli’s Josi Della Ragione, who have demanded more concrete actions. Economic pressures persist as real estate speculation has caused rental prices to double or quadruple in areas like Pozzuoli and Bacoli. To combat this, the Campania Region is considering a €500,000 fund to cover 100% of IMU taxes for landlords who utilize agreed-rent contracts to provide affordable housing. Additionally, Campania Councilor Claudia Pecoraro announced that ACER tenants facing eviction due to seismic emergencies will not be required to pay rent for the period they cannot occupy their homes. ## Claims - About 120 families, roughly 300 people, were evacuated from the affected area. (disputed by 23 sources) - The Italian government pledged over €0.5 billion for the Campi Flegrei area after the quake. (disputed by 18 sources) - The Italian government approved a €100 million emergency fund for the Campi Flegrei area. (disputed by 16 sources) - 395 residential units were evacuated after the Campi Flegrei earthquake. (disputed by 15 sources) - Approximately 700 people were displaced; 568 found autonomous accommodation and 128 remained in hotels. (disputed by 15 sources) - 57 buildings were declared uninhabitable after the quake. (disputed by 15 sources) - Around 1,000 residents blocked the port of Pozzuoli during a protest. (disputed by 12 sources) - In Pozzuoli, 1,652 people have been evacuated: 1,514 placed in autonomous accommodation, 78 in hotels and 60 at the Palatrincone shelter. (disputed by 6 sources) - 691 houses have been declared uninhabitable and about 1,700 people displaced in the Campi Flegrei area. (disputed by 5 sources) - A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei area near Pozzuoli on 31 July 2026 at 19:46 local time. (corroborated by 31 sources) - Between 21 and 26 people were injured, with five of them hospitalised. (corroborated by 27 sources) - The quake’s epicentre was about three kilometres deep. (corroborated by 25 sources) - More than one hundred aftershocks were recorded after the main quake. (corroborated by 24 sources) - Power outages affected large parts of Naples and surrounding municipalities after the quake. (corroborated by 21 sources) - The port of Pozzuoli was closed after the earthquake; reopening remained pending. (corroborated by 18 sources) - The contribution for autonomous settlement (CAS) was extended to earthquakes that occurred between May‑September 2025 and May 2026. (corroborated by 14 sources) - The quake was the strongest recorded in the Campi Flegrei area in about 40 years. (corroborated by 13 sources) - The state share of seismic‑retrofit costs was increased from 50 % to 70 % of total expenses. (corroborated by 12 sources) - The quake left 57 residential buildings uninhabitable, evacuated 395 homes and generated 227 completed interventions with 655 pending. (corroborated by 10 sources) - A magnitude‑3.5 earthquake occurred near Celico, between Cosenza and Rende, at around 15:00 on 4 August 2026. (corroborated by 7 sources) - INGV seismologist Carlo Meletti said the Pisa and Cosenza tremors are unrelated to each other, to the Campi Flegrei quake and to the heat wave. (corroborated by 7 sources) - 227 inspections have been carried out. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Technical teams from civil protection, regional authorities and the port inspected public housing and the port. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Thirty‑seven fire‑brigade teams are conducting building inspections in the affected area. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The Italian government approved a contribution for autonomous settlement (CAS) for citizens displaced by the 31 July Campi Flegrei earthquake, extended to earthquakes that occurred between May‑Sept 5 (corroborated by 4 sources) - Interior minister Matteo Piantedosi chaired a coordination meeting in Naples with regional president Roberto Fico, mayor Gaetano Manfredi and local mayors. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Mayor Luigi Manzoni reported over 1,000 citizens displaced, 333 families under evacuation orders, 1,095 people assisted, 74 housed in hotels, and 508 requests for autonomous‑settlement contributions. (corroborated by 4 sources) - 66 buildings are subject to evacuation orders in Pozzuoli. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Four schools – Marconi, Quasimodo, Pergolesi and Borsellino – are damaged and require safety checks. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Protesters demanded evacuation plans, housing aid and restoration of water supply. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Nello Musumeci said no one can guarantee safety on an active volcano. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The government will work to reduce exposure to risk at Campi Flegrei. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The affected area includes about 15,000 buildings and 85,000 inhabitants. (corroborated by 3 sources) - No national state of emergency has been declared for Campi Flegrei. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Coordination of interventions is lacking because no single body has been assigned. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The government is ready for proposals that may come from Parliament. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Musumeci expressed solidarity with the affected population, the injured, and those displaced. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The regional proposal for an emergency declaration is being evaluated by the Council of Ministers. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Prefect Michele di Bari said the displacement numbers are likely to increase and a task force has been set up to accelerate autonomous‑settlement aid. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The municipality and Poste Italiane set up a free “Seguimi” service and a dedicated point for mail and parcel delivery for residents with uninhabitable homes. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Italian cabinet approved a decree raising public reconstruction aid to 70 % for homes damaged by the Campi Flegrei earthquake. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Seven Pozzuoli councilors sent a letter requesting a national state of emergency for the Campi Flegrei area. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Protesters in Pozzuoli blocked the port demanding faster aid, water supply, and assistance for displaced residents. (single source) - UniCredit announced temporary suspension of mortgage payments for families affected by the Campi Flegrei earthquake. (single source) - Seven Pozzuoli councilors submitted a letter requesting a national state of emergency for the Campi Flegrei area. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: Italy implements housing support measures in Campi Flegrei and Casatenovo Italian officials are addressing housing crises through rent suspensions for seismic victims in Campi Flegrei and the promotion of guarantee funds in Casatenovo to encourage property rentals. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-implements-housing-support-measures-in-campi-flegrei-and-casatenovo ### 2026-08-10: Italy housing crisis: Urban planning in Rome and rent spikes in Campi Flegrei Italy faces rising housing instability as Rome debates urban planning changes and Campi Flegrei residents face rent spikes following seismic emergencies. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-housing-crisis-urban-planning-in-rome-and-rent-spikes-in-campi-flegrei ### 2026-08-06: Pozzuoli seismic crisis drives emergency housing, state of emergency push The Campi Flegrei bradyseism has left 691 homes uninhabitable, about 1,700 people displaced, 66 buildings under evacuation, and prompted mayor Luigi Manzoni’s emergency plea, a councilors’ request for a state‑‑ 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pozzuoli-bradyseism-crisis-forces-evacuation-of-over-1000-residents ### 2026-08-06: Italian Minister Nello Musumeci Says Safety Cannot Be Guaranteed at Campi Flegrei Volcano Minister Nello Musumeci said safety cannot be guaranteed at Campi Flegrei, pledging to reduce risk for 85,000 residents while noting no national emergency has been declared; local mayors demand concrete action. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italys-civil-protection-minister-nello-musumeci-on-campi-flegrei-volcanic-risk ### 2026-08-04: Italian Government Allocates €100 Million for Campi Flegrei Earthquake Relief Italy earmarks €100 million for Campi Flegrei quake relief, boosts state retrofit share to 70 %, and faces port‑blocking protests in Pozzuoli over housing aid. 59 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pozzuoli-residents-block-port-in-protest-over-water-shortage-after-july-earthquake ### 2026-08-01: Pozzuoli earthquake injures dozens, forces evacuations and port shutdown A 4.7‑magnitude quake near Pozzuoli on 31 July 2026 injured up to 26 people, forced about 300 evacuations, caused power and transport outages, closed the port, and triggered over 100 aftershocks; authorities in 150 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/campi-flegrei-earthquake-triggers-safety-inspections-of-public-housing ### 2026-07-24: Molise, Italy – Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Strikes Pizzone, No Injuries Reported A magnitude 4.1 quake struck Pizzone, Isernia (Molise) just after midnight on 25 July 2026, felt across several regions; no injuries or damage reported, secondary 2.2 tremor recorded later. 53 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/magnitude-32-earthquake-strikes-marche-region-italy ### 2026-07-20: Italy records minor quakes in Foggia and Sicily, no damage reported Italy saw a 2.2‑magnitude quake near Zapponeta and a 2.9‑magnitude tremor near Messina; both caused no damage. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-records-minor-quakes-in-foggia-and-sicily-no-damage-reported ### 2026-07-12: Benevento area experiences mild magnitude‑3.3 earthquake A magnitude‑3.3 quake struck near Apice, Benevento on 12 July 2026; depth 13 km, low intensity, no damage reported. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apice-italy-experiences-magnitude33-earthquake-on-july-12-2026 ### 2026-07-11: Italy's Campi Flegrei region faces continued seismic activity and public anxiety Strong quakes in Italy's Campi Flegrei area and a surge of tremors in Pozzuoli heighten public anxiety, with ground uplift and metro closures adding to daily disruptions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italys-campi-flegrei-region-faces-continued-seismic-activity-and-public-anxiety ### 2026-07-09: Messina coastal earthquake of magnitude 3.2 recorded A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck off Messina’s coast on 10 July 2026 at a depth of ~9 km, with no reported damage. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/messina-coastal-earthquake-of-magnitude-32-recorded ### 2026-07-04: Magnitude 3.7 earthquake strikes Strait of Messina, felt in Sicily and Calabria A magnitude 3.7 quake struck the Strait of Messina on July 4, depth 10 km, felt across Sicily and Calabria; no damage reported. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/magnitude-37-earthquake-strikes-strait-of-messina-felt-in-sicily-and-calabria ### 2026-06-25: Naples region shaken by magnitude‑3.6 quake near Pozzuoli, no injuries reported A magnitude‑3.6 quake struck near Pozzuoli south of Naples at 4:17 am, shaking the Phlegraean Fields but causing no injuries; authorities inspected buildings and held a crisis meeting, noting ongoing bradyseism 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/naples-region-shaken-by-magnitude36-quake-near-pozzuoli-no-injuries-reported ### 2026-06-25: Italy records separate magnitude‑3 quakes in Catanzaro and Campi Flegrei Two separate magnitude‑3 earthquakes hit Italy: a 3.2 quake in Catanzaro on 26 June and a 3.6 quake near Pozzuoli (Campi Flegrei) on 25 June, with no injuries or damage reported. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-records-separate-magnitude3-quakes-in-catanzaro-and-campi-flegrei ### 2026-06-24: Campi Flegrei earthquake of magnitude 3.6 rattles Naples region A magnitude‑3.6 quake hit Campi Flegrei near Naples on 25 June 2026, waking residents but causing no damage; authorities activated emergency coordination and closed 25 archaeological sites as monitoring by INGV 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/campi-flegrei-seismic-swarm-triggers-quake-and-site-closures-near-pozzuoli ### 2026-06-13: Deep Tyrrhenian Sea quake of magnitude 4.7 felt across Sicily and Calabria A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the deep Tyrrhenian Sea between Sicily and Calabria on 13 June 2026 at 19:28, depth 214 km; it was widely felt but caused no damage. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/southern-tyrrhenian-sea-47-magnitude-earthquake-felt-near-sicily ### 2026-06-05: June 2 2026 Tyrrhenian Sea quake unrelated to Marsili volcano A magnitude 6.1 quake on 2 June 2026 struck the southern Tyrrhenian Sea at 250 km depth; INGV says it is unrelated to the nearby Marsili volcano and poses no eruption threat. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/june-2-2026-tyrrhenian-sea-quake-unrelated-to-marsili-volcano ### 2026-06-03: Southern Italy records two early‑morning earthquakes Two early‑morning quakes hit southern Italy: a magnitude‑3.0 tremor near Campania‑Basilicata at 06:08 (depth 13 km) and a magnitude‑3.9 offshore event near the Aeolian Islands at 05:51 (depth ~306 km); no harm 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/southern-italy-records-two-earlymorning-earthquakes ### 2026-06-03: Magnitude 3.9 earthquake strikes off Sicily's Aeolian Islands Three early‑morning tremors hit the area between Sicily and the Aeolian Islands, the largest at magnitude 3.9, causing no damage or injuries. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/magnitude-39-earthquake-strikes-off-sicilys-aeolian-islands ### 2026-06-02: INGV highlights volcano and earthquake safety measures in southern Italy INGV warns about Vesuvius monitoring for 700,000 residents and explains a deep magnitude‑6.1 quake felt across southern Italy, noting low damage due to depth. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ingv-highlights-volcano-and-earthquake-safety-measures-in-southern-italy ### 2026-06-02: Submarine Magnitude‑6.2 Earthquake Strikes Southern Italy, Felt Across Balkans A magnitude‑6.2 offshore quake hit southern Italy’s Tirens Sea, depth ~250 km, causing no damage but felt across Calabria, Sicily and the Balkans. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/submarine-magnitude62-earthquake-strikes-southern-italy-felt-across-balkans ### 2026-06-02: Magnitude 6.1 Offshore Earthquake Shakes Italy's Calabria Coast, No Casualties A 6.1‑magnitude offshore quake hit Italy’s Calabria region on 2 June, depth 58 km, felt in nearby regions, with no casualties or major damage reported. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/magnitude-61-offshore-earthquake-shakes-italys-calabria-coast-no-casualties ### 2026-06-01: Calabria Offshore Earthquake of Magnitude 6.2 Felt Across Southern Italy and Greece A magnitude 6.2 quake struck offshore Amantea, Calabria on 2 June 2026, felt across southern Italy and Greece; thousands reported shaking, and INGV linked it to ionian lithosphere subduction. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/calabria-offshore-earthquake-of-magnitude-62-felt-across-southern-italy-and-greece ### 2026-05-29: Italy records magnitude 4.2 quake near Ceneselli and 3.1 tremor near Librizzi Italy experienced a magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Ceneselli (Rovigo) on 28 Oct 2023 and a magnitude 3.1 tremor near Librizzi (Messina) reported by Weather Sicily. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-records-magnitude-42-quake-near-ceneselli-and-31-tremor-near-librizzi ### 2026-05-27: Messina, Italy experiences magnitude 3.8 earthquake, no damage reported A magnitude 3.8 quake hit Messina province, Italy on 27 May 2026; no injuries or damage reported. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/messina-italy-experiences-magnitude-38-earthquake-no-damage-reported --- Cite as: Seismic crisis and housing emergency in Campi Flegrei. 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