A powerful 4.4 degree earthquake on the Richter scale The region of the region of Flugos Fieldson the outskirts of Naplesgenerating panic among residents and causing minor material damage, although Without serious victims. It was about bigger earthquake in recent years For the Italian city.
The telluric movement occurred to the 01:25 in the morningwith epicenter between Bagnoli and Pozzuolito a depth of 2 kilometersaccording to him National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV). After the earthquake, several replicas of less magnitude were recorded.
The strong tremor forced hundreds of people to leave their homes and take to the streets in search of security. In PozzuoliThe firefighters rescued a person with minor injuries after the collapse of the roof of a house. In Bagnolidebris fell on parked vehicles without causing injured, while some people were trapped in their homes because the doors blocked with the impact.
“They are very activity hours. We are controlling the entire territory, but for now No serious problems are observed In Pozzuoli. The tremor was very strong. We immediately launched all activities and We condition the areas waiting and also the center of Monterusciello, where they can stay if they do not want to stay at home, ”said the mayor of Pozzuoli, Luigi Manzoni.
The measures that were taken before the earthquake
As a preventive measure, the authorities ordered the School closure in the area to evaluate possible structural damage. In Naplesthe mayor Gaetano Manfredi signed a decree for suspend classes in it Tenth Municipality of Bagnoli-Fuorigrotta.
The earthquake also affected rail traffic. The line Villa Liteno-Naples San Giovanni Bar It was suspended, while trains on the routes Naples-Salerno and Naples-Roma They suffered delays due to security inspections.
The mayor of Pozzuoli He said the authorities are evaluating damage throughout the city. “We enable waiting areas and the center of Monterusciello for those who prefer not to stay at home”he explained.
For its part, the Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed through the social network X that remains in contact with the local authorities of Naples To coordinate actions with Civil defense. “I am constantly following the evolution of the situation after the strong earthquake that the Campi Flegrei area has affected this morning.”wrote.
An area of constant seismic activity
The Flugos Fields They are an active volcanic boiler where seismic movements are frequent due to the phenomenon of Bradisismwhich causes the lifting or sinking of the land by the accumulation of Gas and Magma In the subsoil.
This earthquake is one of the strongest registered in the region in recent years. A tremor of 4.4 degrees The area also shook the May 20, 2024being the most intense in the last four decades.
The authorities continue to monitor seismic activity and warn that new tremors could occur in the next few days.
Source: Ambito
