Overview
- A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Campi Flegrei near Naples on May 13, 2025, at a depth of 3km, part of an ongoing seismic swarm.
- The main quake was preceded by two smaller tremors and followed 15 minutes later by a 3.5-magnitude aftershock.
- Precautionary measures included evacuating 500 students, suspending Naples metro and cable car services, and deploying police for public safety.
- Firefighters conducted structural inspections in Pozzuoli, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
- Experts from Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology maintain that a major volcanic eruption is unlikely in the near future.