Strong earthquake near Naples injures scores and triggers evacuations in Campi Flegrei
At least 21 people have been injured after a 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Naples in southern Italy, prompting evacuations and damage checks across the Campi Flegrei area. The quake hit at 7.46pm on Friday and was felt across Naples, the island of Ischia and as far as the Sorrento peninsula. It is the strongest tremor to hit the region in 40 years, according to the supplied report.More than 250 people were evacuated from their homes after the quake, which had a depth of 3km. Officials said the shaking caused power outages, disrupted public transport and damaged buildings and a pier.... [Continue Reading]
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