4.4-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Naples, Causing Minor Injuries and Damage

The strongest quake in 40 years near the Phlegrean Fields left 11 injured and prompted structural inspections across the region.

A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Naples and surrounding areas at 1:25 a.m. local time, centered near the seaside suburb of Pozzuoli.
The tremor caused minor injuries to 11 people, with one woman hurt by a ceiling collapse and others suffering cuts from broken glass.
Several buildings, including a church and a residential structure, were declared unsafe, and schools in affected areas were closed for inspections.
Residents fled their homes in panic, with many spending the night in cars, as the quake was followed by smaller aftershocks.
The region, located in the seismically active Campi Flegrei caldera, has seen increased seismic activity in recent weeks, prompting heightened monitoring by authorities.