Another seismic swarm It occurred today, July 2, in the Campi Flegrei area with the strongest earthquake shock, magnitude 2.9felt not only between Pozzuoli and Bacoli but also in Naples. Many residents preferred to take to the streets out of fear of possible subsequent oscillations.
Earthquake felt in Naples today, people on the streets in Pozzuoli
“The Vesuvius Observatory has communicated that a seismic swarm is underway in the Campi Flegrei area. At the time of issuing this update, preliminary data have been detected 8 earthquakes with maximum magnitude 2.9. The largest tremors were of magnitude 2.9, 2.7, 2.8 and 2.5. For any reports of damage, it is possible to call the numbers of the Operations Centre of the Municipal Police at number 0818551891 and of the Civil Protection at number 08118894400″ – is the note released by the mayor of Pozzuoli, Gigi Manzoni.
The tremors were felt quite intensely by residents of the area but also in various areas of the city of Naples. Fortunately, at the moment, no damage to property or people has been reported. This is an event that it falls within the normal phenomenon of bradyseism which characterizes the area.
“Very strong“, “still swings”, “instant but very strong”, “it was short but the bed moved“: these are some of the comments released by citizens on the social group Quelli della zona rossa del vulcano Campi Flegrei, created specifically to discuss news related to the bradyseismic area.
Even the former deputy, mayor of Naples and president of the Campania Region, Antonio Bassolino, published a post on social media announcing that he clearly felt the earthquake: “I just felt a few tremors in a row, with the floor shaking under my feet”.
Meanwhile, following the strongest tremors, many people have abandoned their homes, pouring into the streets to seek safety.
