A seismic swarm has struck the Campi Flegrei region near Naples on May 20, causing significant panic among residents. The tremors, described as the strongest in the last 40 years, have led to the evacuation of 39 families and the closure of schools. In Pozzuoli and Fuorigrotta, people have taken to the streets, and there have been reports of construction site grates being torn down by fleeing crowds. The EAV line has been halted, and rubble has fallen in various areas. Despite the fear and damage, there have been no reported injuries.
NEW: Fear but no injuries after quake 'swarm' near Naples https://t.co/R5K9M291u2
Authorities evacuated 39 families near the Italian city of Naples and schools were closed on Tuesday after a wave of tremors of a strength not seen for decades sparked panic but no injuries. https://t.co/CpBJaSDjIv
Authorities evacuated 39 families near the Italian city of Naples and schools were closed on Tuesday after a wave of tremors of a strength not seen for decades sparked panic but no injuries. https://t.co/CpBJaSCLSX
Fear but no injuries after quake 'swarm' near Naples https://t.co/6xvs9D1mXy
Earthquake hits volcanic crater near Naples: Strongest tremor to hit region in decades sparks panic, with buildings damaged https://t.co/p17ENyxUTH https://t.co/5QkeJhMMQ4
Multiple earthquakes hit Naples region https://t.co/q7j960C8Mb https://t.co/gllSK8rSyi
Earthquake alert https://t.co/5kVDyW3zRg
Campi Flegrei, the strongest tremors of the last 40 years - Follow live updates..... https://t.co/9vlKRFsQIx
"The people between Fuorigrotta and Pozzuoli took to the streets for the night. The seismic swarm continues, schools closed tomorrow, EAV line stopped, rubble fallen" https://t.co/aJvDe2E3g3
La gente tra Fuorigrotta e Pozzuoli รจ scesa in strada per la notte. Lo sciame sismico continua, scuola chiuse domani, linea Eav ferma, calcinacci caduti. #campiflegrei #terremoto #Napoli https://t.co/CiBLIodUmJ
Seismic swarm in Campi Flegrei, fear and anger in Pozzuoli. Grates of a construction site torn down by people fleeing in panic https://t.co/kVUK4etvyb
Sciame sismico Campi Flegrei, paura e rabbia a Pozzuoli. Grate di un cantiere divelte dalla gente in fuga in preda al panico https://t.co/3xAADXf64J
Seismic swarm in the Campi Flegrei - I think people are a bit panicked ๐ฌ https://t.co/k8cbVzqB0a
Sciame sismico ai Campi Flegrei, nuove scosse in presa diretta a Pozzuoli: sono ore di grande paura https://t.co/SqLLIDxB7Z