An earthquake was felt this afternoon, around 2:40 PM, in the Avellino area and several surrounding municipalities. According to the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), the magnitude of the quake—still under review—is between 3.4 and 3.9.
The earthquake was clearly felt by the population, both in the central districts of the capital and in the more peripheral areas.
Numerous reports were received on social media and to local authorities: many residents reported seeing lamps and furniture swaying, while others took to the streets as a precaution.
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The earthquake, which had its epicenter in Grottolella, was also felt in Naples and Benevento.
At the moment there are no significant damages to people or buildings, but the Civil Protection technicians and firefighters are carrying out checks on the territory to verify the situation.
The earthquake, short but intense, brought to light the seismic vulnerability of Irpinia, a region marked by the tragic earthquake of 1980. INGV experts are continuing their analyses to precisely determine the epicenter and depth of the event.
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