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Aftershocks Follow M4.0 Quake Near Montefredane as Schools Close and Inspections Continue

Officials report no serious damage as inspections continue during aftershocks.

Overview

  • INGV recorded a magnitude-4.0 earthquake at 21:49 on Oct. 25 about 1 km south of Montefredane at roughly 14 km depth, part of a swarm that began on Oct. 24.
  • Shaking was felt across Avellino, Naples, Salerno and Benevento, sending residents into the streets and prompting hundreds of calls to emergency lines.
  • Aftershocks included magnitude 2.0 and 2.4 within minutes and a 2.1 overnight, with seismic monitoring continuing.
  • Authorities have reported no casualties or major structural damage, though minor issues such as fallen plaster are under verification during building checks.
  • The prefecture activated reception centers and coordinated the response, with schools closed Monday in the Avellino province and the city of Benevento as bad weather slows inspections.