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4.4-Magnitude Quake Jolts Campi Flegrei as Seismic Swarm Escalates

Authorities enforce evacuations, transport suspensions, and structural checks while experts stress an eruption remains unlikely.

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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.