Strong, very strong indeed. So much so that it was felt at all times Phlegraean Fields and in many areas of Naples, especially in Agnano, Fuorigrotta and Vomero. At 5.44am this morning the earth shook. The earthquake detected by INGV had epicenter in the sea in the body of water in front of the coast of Bacoli, at a depth of 3 kilometers. Another shock was recorded at 8.18 but of lower power: 2 Md.
The mayors call for calm. The first citizen of the Phlegraean town, Josy Of Reason he writes on fb: «It was very strong. We’ve all heard it. And many were afraid. Magnitude 3.9. 5.44am. With an epicenter at sea, in our gulf, in front of the coast of Bacoli. I want to reassure you, right away. We do not record any damage to property or people. We have clearly perceived a new shock linked to the bradyseism of the Campi Flegrei. Among the strongest since we are reliving the resurgence of the seismic phenomenon. I am in contact with the Vesuvian Observatory and the Civil Protection National. I have convened the Municipal Operations Center and we are operating in synergy with the Prefecture of Naples.” He continues: «The situation is under constant monitoring. I understand the concerns. But I ask you to remain calm. I will keep you constantly informed. I am at your complete disposal, as always, together with the entire municipal structure.” And as always he leaves the yesuo personal telephone number: «We have to learn to live with it. I’m close to you. We are at your side.”
Someone took to the street. It is now a nightmare for the inhabitants of the area. «Get used to it? But I think there’s really something bad going on. There is only raising of the ground and fast too. May God send us good luck”, writes a citizen. And someone else: «But can’t a center equipped with tents and prefabricated modules to welcome those who, out of fear, don’t want to spend the night at home be set up?? Calm yes but preparing would be better and appropriate. We have open and safer spaces, why not equip ourselves with civil protection?”.
Yesterday, April 26, the area was affected by another seismic swarm but of different strength. And the debate on emergency plans continues. For the volcanologist Mastrolorenzo are “inadequate”.
