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  • Earthquake swarm prompts state of emergency for Campi Flegrei, Italy

    ByTeo Blašković

    A state of emergency was declared for Italy’s Campi Flegrei area on May 13, 2025, following an M4.4 earthquake within a swarm of earthquakes that produced 49 registered events. The swarm began at 12:06 LT on May 13 and ended during the morning hours of May 14, according to the INGV Vesuvian Observatory. The Campi Flegrei caldera is one of Europe’s most closely monitored volcanic areas due to its dense population and history of significant unrest.

  • Major X2.7 solar flare erupts from Active Region 4087

    ByTeo Blašković

    A major solar flare measuring X2.7 erupted from Active Region 4087 at 08:19 UTC on May 14, 2025. The event began at 08:04 and ended at 08:31 UTC. This is the 8th X-class solar flare of the year and the strongest to date. It currently ranks as the 15th most powerful flare of Solar Cycle 25, exceeding the X2.56 event observed on February 16, 2024. This is also the second X-class flare within the past 24 hours, following an X1.2 flare at 15:38 UTC on May 14 from a region near the Sun’s west limb.

  • Deep M6.4 earthquake recorded in Tonga region

    ByTeo Blašković

    A deep earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.4 hit the Tonga region at 04:15 UTC on May 14, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 242 km (150 miles). EMSC is reporting 243 km (151 miles).

  • Major X1.2 solar flare erupts from Sun’s west limb

    ByTeo Blašković

    A major solar flare measuring X1.2 erupted from Active Region 4086 at 15:38 UTC on May 13, 2025. The event started at 15:25 and ended at 15:44 UTC. This is the seventh X-class solar flare of the year and the first since March 28, tying for the third strongest with the X1.2 flare on January 3.

  • Ground fissures damage homes and roads in Voutes, Crete

    ByTeo Blašković

    Significant ground fissures have emerged in the village of Voutes, near Heraklion on the Greek island of Crete, damaging homes, roads, and public infrastructure. The cracks, first observed on April 27, 2025, prompted an emergency response and the evacuation of multiple residences.

  • Multiple filament eruptions and CMEs observed, none Earth-directed

    ByTeo Blašković

    Four solar filament eruptions between May 6 and 7, 2025, produced fast-moving CMEs, all of which are expected to pass north or south of the Earth without impacting us. G1 – Minor storm conditions are likely on May 9 due to a combination of CH HSS and a possible glancing blow from a CME launched on May 5.