Campi Flegrei strong earthquake at 12,47: people in the streets

Napoli – A strong earthquake was felt at 12:47 today by the citizens of Naples and the municipalities of the Phlegraean area.

The magnitude, as reported by theIngv, was 4.6, the highest recorded in the last 40 years and is on par with the one that occurred on the night of March 13. The earthquake - with its epicenter in the Campi Flegrei area 5 km south of Pozzuoli, near Bacoli - was located at a depth of 5 kilometers.

La shock it was clearly felt not only in the Phlegraean municipalities but in almost the entire city of Naples. Many citizens poured into the streets.

According to initial information, the shock was also felt by residents of Giugliano, Marano, Villaricca, San Giorgio a Cremano, Frattamaggiore and municipalities in the Neapolitan hinterland. The civil protection and municipal administrations immediately started working.

The prefect of Naples, Michele Di Bari, was immediately informed and has already arranged a meeting of the civil protection coordination center shortly.

The firefighters along with the technicians are already at work to verify the reported damages. The switchboards are flooded with calls from people reporting damages.