A new earthquake of magnitude 2.0 was recorded today, at 14:38 pm, in the Campi Flegrei area, precisely in the Astroni Crater.
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The news was reported by the Vesuvius Observatory of the INGV, which constantly monitors the seismic and volcanic activity in the area.
Two shocks in a few hours
This afternoon's is the second shock felt in the Phlegraean area in the last few hours. A few hours earlier, at 4:35 this morning, another seismic event of magnitude 1.8 was located near via Enea, close to the Monte Nuovo crater.
No damage, but attention grows
At the moment there are no reports of damage to people or things, but the two events have brought the spotlight back on the seismic activity of the Campi Flegrei, one of the most monitored volcanic areas in the world for its potential risk.
In recent years, bradyseism (the uplift of the ground) and seismicity have kept the attention of experts high, with frequent low-magnitude shocks, which however contribute to keeping the alert alive among the population.
Constant monitoring by INGV
The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) assures that the situation is under control, with a network of sensors that detects every little movement. However, episodes like today's reinforce the importance of prevention, especially in a densely populated area like the Phlegraean Fields.
Article published on May 12, 2025 - 15:24 pm
