A powerful earthquake struck a volcanic area near Naples, Italy, on Friday, according to a report aired by FOX 26. The tremor shook the region and set off an emergency response as residents were affected across the area.
The earthquake was measured at a magnitude of 4.7. It hit a volcanic area near the city of Naples, in a part of Italy known for its seismic and volcanic activity.
According to the report, the quake left 26 people injured. The injuries came as the ground shook and structures were affected in the area struck by the tremor.
The earthquake also forced about 300 people from their homes. Residents were displaced as authorities responded to the damage and the risks left behind by the shaking.
Firefighters said several empty buildings collapsed in the quake. Other structures in the area suffered minor damage, according to the account of the aftermath.
Video from Pozzuoli showed parts of a cliff giving way in the wake of the earthquake. The footage captured the force of the tremor on the landscape around the affected town.
As the situation unfolded, neighbors were seen checking on loved ones in the aftermath of the quake. The scenes reflected a community shaken by one of the tremors to hit the volcanic area near Naples.