ROME: A 4.7-magnitude moderate earthquake struck southern Italy near Naples on Friday evening, causing power outages and minor damage but prompting no immediate requests for emergency assistance, authorities said.
The earthquake was centred in the Campi Flegrei volcanic area, according to Italy’s Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV).
The tremor struck at 7:46 pm local time (1746 GMT) at a depth of three kilometres, the institute said.
Minor Damage Reported
Firefighters said they received reports of people trapped in elevators and small pieces of plaster falling from buildings, but no immediate requests for rescue or emergency assistance.
The city of Naples said a high-voltage electricity pylon collapsed following the quake, disrupting power supplies in some areas.
Authorities said electricity was restored through backup systems while emergency crews worked to repair the damaged infrastructure.
Campi Flegrei, located west of Naples, is home to Europe’s largest volcanic caldera and experiences frequent seismic activity linked to underground volcanic processes.
