An earthquake has stuck Naples, forcing residents to camp outside or sleep in their cars.

Seismologists said the tremor struck at 1.25am and a depth of about two miles, disrupting power supply in parts of the city.

Local media reports the earthquake was felt in several areas of the Campania region.One local resident told GB News: "I was fast asleep when I heard a huge sound and started running outside, it was terrifying. Thankfully my house has not been damaged, the city centre and the area of Pozzuoli suffered the most damage."

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Naples sits on the Phlegraean Fields, a volcanic basin that makes the area in southern Italy prone to quakes. Rescuers worked through the night to free people trapped in their homes, with some residents climbing out windows.Corriere Della Sera newspaper reports schools in Pozzuoli and two nearby neighbourhoods will be closed.

Power supply in parts of the Italian city was disrupted{ai:summary}An earthquake struck Naples at 1:25 AM, causing residents to seek shelter outside or in their cars. The tremor, felt across the Campania region, disrupted power and resulted in significant damage, particularly in the city center and Pozzuoli, where schools will be closed.Rescuers are working to assist those trapped in their homes, with some residents escaping through windows. Naples is located on the Phlegraean Fields, a volcanic area known for seismic activity. #society

Naples rocked by strongest earthquake in 40 YEARS as 'city awoken by huge roar' and residents forced to sleep in cars

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