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.
The quake was centred at the Campi Flegrei area, according to Italy's Institute of Geophysics and Vulcanology (INGV).
The area, site of Europe's largest volcanic crater, is home to frequent seismic activity.
The quake occurred at 7:46 pm (1746 GMT) and had a depth of three kilometres, INGV said.
Firefighters said they received reports of stuck elevators and small chunks of plaster falling but no immediate requests for assistance.
The city of Naples said a high-voltage pylon supplying the city with electricity had collapsed, but backup power had been restored to affected areas.
Power cuts were affecting some areas of the city, with emergency workers on-site for repairs, the authorities said.
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