Pozzuoli – A new seismic swarm struck the Campi Flegrei area today, rekindling residents' concerns and drawing attention to the delicate balance of the Phlegraean supervolcano.
The announcement was made by the Vesuvius Observatory, a section of the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), which reported around ten tremors recorded during the afternoon, the strongest of which—both with a magnitude of 2.5—were recorded at 15:35 PM and 17:01 PM.
The vibrations were clearly felt in various areas of Pozzuoli, Arco Felice, Solfatara, and Bacoli, reaching some western neighborhoods of Naples.
Alerts and useful numbers for citizens
The Pozzuoli Municipal Administration, in close contact with the Civil Protection Department and the Vesuvius Observatory, immediately began monitoring the situation.
In an official statement, the Municipality has released the contact numbers for any reports of damage or inconvenience:
Municipal Police Operations Center: 081 8551891
Civil Protection Pozzuoli: 081 18894400
The local authorities invite citizens to remain calm and to promptly report any cracks, detachment of plaster or other effects of the earthquake, recalling that at the moment there are no reports of damage to people or things.
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Scientific monitoring
According to the INGV – Vesuvius Observatory, the seismic swarm is part of the normal bradyseismic activity that has been affecting the Phlegraean Fields area for months, characterized by a slow uplift of the ground accompanied by low-magnitude microshocks.
Technicians continue to record and analyze the phenomenon's parameters, while the publication of weekly and monthly bulletins continues, available on the institute's official website (www.ov.ingv.it/ov).
A land that breathes
Experts note that the current phase of ground uplift, at an average rate of about 15 millimeters per month, has been continuing for over two years and represents one of the most evident manifestations of the Campi Flegrei's activity.
In recent months, several similar seismic swarms have been recorded, with even more intense episodes that prompted the INGV to raise the level of alert, while maintaining the area at the "yellow level" (reinforced monitoring).
The words of the administration
"We are in constant contact with the Vesuvius Observatory and the regional Civil Protection," the Municipality of Pozzuoli announced. "We are closely monitoring the development of the seismic swarm and will provide the public with official updates until the event is over."
Meanwhile, information and prevention efforts continue in schools and among citizens, as part of the municipal emergency plans already activated to address the most critical phases of bradyseism.
Comments (1)
I read the article and found it interesting how the authorities are handling the situation. It's important that citizens are properly informed and know what to do in an emergency. Let's hope there's no damage.