Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Strikes Campi Flegrei

On July 31, 2026, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Italy — Phlegraean Fields volcanic caldera near Italy — Naples, Italy, at 7:46 p.m. local time. The quake, recorded at a depth of about 3 km by the Italy — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology, caused power outages, disrupted train and metro services, and damaged some buildings. The Italy — Italian National Fire Corps reported minor building damage but received no immediate requests for rescue. Local rail and metro services were suspended as a precaution. Italian media described it as one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded in the area, prompting residents to rush into the streets. Italy — Phlegraean Fields has experienced increasingly frequent seismic activity in recent years, raising fears of a repeat of the 1980s seismic crisis that forced thousands to evacuate. The event highlights ongoing volcanic and seismic risks in the densely populated region.