On May 13, 2025, a 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei volcanic area near Naples, Italy, with its epicenter near Pozzuoli, at a shallow depth of 3 km. The quake, part of a significant seismic swarm, occurred at 12:07 PM local time and was captured on camera in a Pozzuoli kitchen, as shared by LaPresse_news on X. The footage shows kitchen items shaking violently, with objects falling off shelves, reflecting the intensity of the tremor.
The earthquake caused widespread fear, with residents fleeing to the streets and minor damage reported, including to the university residence in Pozzuoli. No major injuries or structural collapses were noted, but the event heightened anxiety in an area that recorded over 6,740 quakes in 2024. Pozzuoli’s mayor, Gigi Manzoni, described the ongoing seismic activity as a “major swarm” on social media. This quake matches the intensity of a May 2024 event, marking it among the strongest in the region in 40 years. The Campi Flegrei, Europe’s largest active volcanic caldera, remains a focal point for seismic and volcanic concerns, prompting ongoing evacuation drills and safety measures.web:0,9,15,17,19,24post:0,1,3,6