Buying a home in Avezzano
41,026 residents at the 2021 census, 12,123 buildings and 104.1 km² of territory, Abruzzo.
Avezzano is in seismic zone 1: the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 9.6% of the territory of Avezzano has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 3.5% of the residents. 1.3% of the territory of Avezzano is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 2.6% of the residents.
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Avezzano compared
| ISPRA indicator | Avezzano | AQ | Abruzzo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 9% | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 0.6% | 4.5% | 9.6% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 8.9% | 6.7% | 3.1% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 3.5% | 5.7% | 5.1% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 5.8% | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 1.3% | 2% | 2.2% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 2.3% | 2.3% | 4% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 2.6% | 3% | 7.2% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 3% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Avezzano in?
Avezzano is in seismic zone 1: the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high.
How much of Avezzano is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 9.6% of the territory of Avezzano has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 3.5% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Avezzano ranks 40th of 108 municipalities in the province of L’Aquila.
How much of Avezzano is in flood scenario P2?
1.3% of the territory of Avezzano is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 2.6% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Avezzano ranks 33rd of 108 municipalities in the province of L’Aquila.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scurcola Marsicana | 1 | 2.1% | 2.2% |
| Capistrello | 1 | 22.7% | 0.7% |
| Massa d’Albe | 1 | 48% | 0% |
| Luco dei Marsi | 1 | 14.5% | 5.2% |
| Castellafiume | 1 | 35.1% | 0.5% |
| Canistro | 1 | 46.1% | 0.4% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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