4.7 magnitude quake hits volcanic region near Naples

A 4.7-magnitude earthquake shook a southern Italian region near Naples on Friday, but authorities said there were no immediate requests for emergency help.

More than 1400 people reported feeling the quake on Saturday afternoon.

The earthquake occurred at 3.23pm, about 35km north-west of Te Anau.

Footage shows a street in Naples covered in dust with reports of severe damage.

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Phlegraean Fields, a volcanic area near Naples in southern Italy, injuring four people and damaging buildings and churches.

NAPLES, Italy, July 31 - A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei area near the southern Italian city of Naples on Friday, causing power outages, disrupting train and metro services and damaging some buildings, authorities said.

Magnitude 4.7 quake strikes near Italy's Naples, causing outages and damage  Reuters

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