Powerful Earthquake Shakes Naples
Magnitude 4.4 Quake Strikes Southern Italy
Latest Map, Statistics, and Analysis of Earthquakes Near Naples, Italy
A powerful earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale has struck the Naples area in southern Italy, causing widespread damage and panic.
According to the latest reports, the quake occurred at 10:24 PM local time and was centered about 10 kilometers west of Naples. The quake was felt throughout the region, including in the cities of Caserta, Salerno, and Benevento.
While no fatalities have been reported so far, several people have been injured and buildings have been damaged. Emergency crews are currently on the scene, assessing the damage and providing assistance to those affected.
This is the strongest earthquake to hit the Naples area in over 40 years, and it has raised concerns about the stability of Mount Vesuvius, a nearby volcano that has erupted several times in the past.
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