A 4.7 magnitude earthquake shook the Phlegraean Fields, near Naples: at least eight people were injured

The earthquake, with its epicenter in the Phlegraean Fields, was recorded at 7:46 p.m. – local time -. It is the largest recorded in that area in the last 40 years, according to the Italian Civil Protection body.

The earthquake was clearly felt in the capital and also in the municipalities of the province. So far eight minor injuries have been reported, classified as moderately serious; His health status is stable.

According to Italian media, the tremor caused the collapse of the façade of a building in Pozzuoli and several collapses of cornices and plaster between that town and Bagnoli, which did not affect the residents.

In addition, there were power outages from Pizzofalcone to Fuorigrottaand firefighters continue to receive dozens of calls for elevators stuck in buildings or collapses.

The strong movement was also clearly felt on the islands of Procida and Ischia, causing moments of concern among the population. Reports have also been received from Marina Grande, Via Libert, Via Vittorio Emanuele and Terra Murata, where many reported having felt the tremor.

Quickly, the networks were filled with videos with people in the streets scared. There were power outages in several areas of the south and several minor injuries, according to the first reports. The Phlegraean Fields and their cities, where half a million people live, are going through a phase of ‘bradyism’, a phenomenon that increases the ground level based on the gas and magma accumulated in the depths.

The earthquake was accompanied by a brief blackout that affected some areas of the island. Mayor Luigi Muro immediately ordered the activation of the Civil Protection Municipal Operations Center (COC).

There is also a moment of concern in Ischia, where numerous reports were received from Ischia Porto, Barano and Casamicciola. For now, the authorities continue to monitor the situation, while investigations continue in the Phlegraean Fields area, the epicenter of the earthquake.

After the earthquake rail traffic was suspended at the Naples railway junction, including the high-speed line, to allow technical inspections of the infrastructure.

The suspension also affected high-speed, intercity and regional trains. Technicians from Rete Ferroviaria Italiana work in the area to inspect the infrastructure.

After the strong earthquake in the Phlegraean Fields, Anas activated the necessary protocols and procedures for inspections on the road sections it manages.