Italy Approves €100 Million Aid After Naples Earthquake

Hundreds Evacuated as Strongest Quake in 40 Years Hits Region

The Italian government has approved €100 million ($115 million) in emergency aid to repair damage caused by last week’s earthquake in the Naples area, Civil Protection Minister Nello Musumeci announced on Tuesday.

The magnitude 4.7 earthquake, which struck on Friday evening, was the strongest to hit the region in four decades. The quake forced around 700 people to evacuate their homes, while 26 people were injured.

Nearly 400 Homes Declared Unsafe

Most of those affected were residents of Pozzuoli, a town west of Naples, where firefighters assessed that 395 homes were uninhabitable.

Musumeci said the allocated funds would be used for repair work and emergency assistance. Of the evacuees, 568 people have already found alternative accommodation, while 128 remain housed in hotels, he added.

Aftershocks Continue in Volcanic Region

The earthquake was followed by a series of weaker aftershocks overnight. The affected area, known as the Phlegraean Fields, is home to Europe’s largest volcanic crater and experiences frequent seismic activity.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation as assessments of damage and safety risks remain ongoing.