Naples rocked by one of the worst earthquakes in 40 years with residents forced to sleep on streets
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Naples rocked by strongest earthquake in 40 years
- Naples experienced a 4.4 magnitude earthquake, one of the strongest in 40 years, causing residents to flee their homes.
- The quake, preceded by a loud roar, struck at 1.25 am, shaking the city for about 20 seconds, followed by two hours of tremors.
- The epicentre was located beneath Pozzuoli, west of Naples, within the Phlegraean Fields volcanic area.
- Firefighters rescued residents trapped in damaged buildings, and authorities closed schools and set up shelters.
- Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is monitoring the situation, while experts consider a major eruption unlikely despite the significant seismic activity.