Earthquake in Naples: Trains suspended; Cumana and Circumflegrea trains stopped.

The earthquake shock of 4.7 magnitude that at 7.46pm 31th July It hit the Campi Flegrei and also disrupted mobility in the area: EAV has suspended rail traffic on the Cumana and Circumflegrea lines to carry out the necessary technical checks. Here's the updated situation regarding trains, the subway, and public transportation in the Naples hub.

Trains stopped after the earthquake: Cumana and Circumflegrea trains suspended

The decision to stop the trains came shortly after the earthquake, when EAV, the public transport company of the Campania Region which manages the Phlegraean lines, communicated the temporary suspension of circulation on Cumana and Circumflegrea to allow for the necessary technical checks. According to local news agencies and newspapers, the suspension also affects the route Villa Literno-San Giovanni Barra, while infrastructure inspections have begun to ensure service safety. The quake, which was distinctly felt in several neighborhoods of Naples and in the municipalities of Pozzuoli, Bacoli, and Quarto, has made it a priority to inspect tracks, decks, and underpasses before authorizing the restart of trains. Technical checks on a rail network that crosses the caldera area require time, and the company has not yet provided an official estimate for reactivation times, urging passengers to follow official channels for updates. Meanwhile, technicians are also examining stations and signaling systems, with particular attention to the sections closest to the epicenter, located in the Phlegraean Fields at a depth of approximately three kilometers.

Naples railway junction under control

The suspension does not only concern the two Phlegraean lines: as reported by Il Mattino, following the earthquake it was rail traffic suspended at the Naples hub, with checks extended to the entire rail transport system in the metropolitan area. Technicians are checking the condition of tracks, bridges, tunnels, and stations, paying particular attention to the sections closest to the epicenter, located in the Campi Flegrei area at a depth of approximately three kilometers. Firefighters are also working on the elevators stuck in buildings and for building stability checks, while dozens of calls have been received by operations centers regarding falling debris. The situation remains evolving: authorities are urging residents not to travel unless necessary and to check service status before traveling, considering that some lines may remain closed for several hours even after inspections have concluded. Those already scheduled for train or subway travel are advised to expect delays and route changes, and to rely exclusively on communications from transport companies and the Civil Protection Department.

Blackout and disruptions in the city after the earthquake

In addition to the trains, the earthquake caused power outages Power outages were reported in several areas of the city: from Pizzofalcone to Fuorigrotta, as well as in Bagnoli, Soccavo, and Pianura, with problems especially at street level. In many neighborhoods, residents took to the streets due to the shock and preferred to wait outside their homes for the aftershocks to subside. The epicenter, according to INGV data, was located in the Campi Flegrei area at 40.8315 latitude and 14.1402 longitude, and the main shock was preceded by a lower-intensity event, initially estimated at magnitude 4.2. In Pozzuoli, the first checks on structures and buildings have begun, with the Municipality activating the Municipal Operations Center To coordinate monitoring and assistance to the population, there are currently no reports of injuries. The electricity distribution network is also under observation: the outages reported in several locations across the city, according to initial findings, were of varying duration and primarily affected the western neighborhoods, those most exposed to the seismic wave.

How to get around and who to contact

For those who need to move around the area during these hours, the advice is to Check the official notices before leaving of EAV, ANM, and the Civil Protection, which publish real-time information on suspensions and reinstatements. The social media channels and websites of transport companies are the most reliable reference, along with press releases from the affected municipalities: Pozzuoli has already activated the Municipal Operations Center, while the Prefecture of Naples is monitoring the situation in constant contact with the competent authorities. For those who have suffered damage to their homes, the procedures for request an inspection for earthquake damageThe complete picture of today's roads and transport It's available in the dedicated update, which also highlights closures and route changes planned for the day. It's also a good idea to avoid clogging emergency phone lines with requests for information, which can be obtained through official channels, and to reserve emergency numbers for truly dangerous situations.

The context: the strongest shock of the bradyseismic crisis

According to the INGV, the earthquake at 7.46 pm is the shock of greatest intensity since bradyseism resumed in the Pozzuoli area, exceeding the previous events of March 12 and June 30, 2025, both of which had magnitudes of 4.6. Following the main shock, a seismic swarm began, constantly monitored by the Vesuvius Observatory, and the situation in the area remains under observation, with inspections underway on the land, buildings, and infrastructure. The suspension of trains is part of this monitoring phase: the priority for companies and institutions is to ensure that the tracks and infrastructure of the railway network have not suffered damage before resuming operations. The most recent precedent, that of the shock of July 26, 2024, had already led to the suspension of Cumana and Circumflegrea trains for inspections, demonstrating how this procedure is now well-established whenever the Phlegraean Fields area experiences severe tremors. For those wishing to learn more about the seismic event, the article with the official data of the earthquake It collects coordinates, time, magnitude, and location of the epicenter, while traffic updates will continue to be published throughout the evening.