On October 2, 2023 at 22 am, a seismic phenomenon attracted the attention of the authorities and the Neapolitan citizens, focusing especially on the Phlegraean area.
An earthquake of moderate duration, more than 10 seconds and, at the moment, the strongest in intensity perceived in recent months.
The phenomenon was mainly detected from monitoring devices in the Solfatara area, suggesting it may be a case of bradyseism, a low-profile ground movement.
In any case, it was clearly perceived by the population who were greatly alarmed, the episodes are now very frequent.
Technical details of the shock
Il October 2, 2023, At 22:05, INGV Operations Room Campi Solfatara of Naples recorded an earthquake with a magnitude for now estimated at 4.0 by INGV e depth of 3km. The information was released byNational Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), an authoritative entity in the field of seismology and volcanology.
No information is available on magnitude and depth but it was certainly a superficial shock due to bradyseism, given that the Vesuvius stations detected it minimally.
Useful contacts for reports
If necessary, you can contact the following numbers to report damages or inconveniences:
- Municipal Police Operations Centre: 081/8551891
- Civil protection: 081/18894400
These are the reference numbers for emergency management and land protection.
Where to get information
To stay updated on the seismic situation, it is recommended to consult the official information released by theVesuvian Observatory – INGV and from the periodic bulletins of Campi Flegrei. Institutional sources offer scientific insights and updated data that are crucial in times like this.
