Residents in a southern Italy region near Naples have been notified that evacuations may be necessary in case the seismic activity continues. The area, known as Campi Flegrei, is a volcanic caldera that has seen increased seismic activities recently, including a 4.4 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday. The last major eruption of the supervolcano occurred in 1538, and current activities causing the ground to rise and fall due to underground pressure, known as bradyseism, have many living in the area worry. Despite this, scientists say another eruption soon is unlikely.

The local government has allocated €500 million for evacuation measures and safety interventions such as reinforcing buildings. Visitors to Naples, Pompeii, and the surrounding region should stay updated on the latest information from the Civil Protection Agency, which provides guidelines on how to prepare for volcanic activity, including lava falls, volcanic bombs, and mudslides. So far, there have been no evacuations, but simulation tests for such a scenario were conducted in May under the worst-case scenario of a type-3 situation earthquake.

Source: https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/03/14/is-it-safe-to-travel-to-naples-italy-plans-evacuations-after-earthquake-tremors