Buying a home in Avola
30,474 residents at the 2021 census, 5,839 buildings and 74.6 km² of territory, Sicilia.
Avola is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 13.1% of the territory of Avola has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0.4% of the residents. 5% of the territory of Avola is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 2.2% of the residents.
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Avola compared
| ISPRA indicator | Avola | SR | Sicilia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 10.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 4.9% | 4.1% | 1.6% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 5% | 4.8% | 1.9% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 5.2% | 5.1% | 2.2% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 2.2% | 3% | 2.6% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Avola in?
Avola is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible.
How much of Avola is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 13.1% of the territory of Avola has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0.4% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Avola ranks 2nd of 21 municipalities in the free municipal consortium of Siracusa.
How much of Avola is in flood scenario P2?
5% of the territory of Avola is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 2.2% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Avola ranks 3rd of 21 municipalities in the free municipal consortium of Siracusa.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noto | 1 | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Canicattini Bagni | 1 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Siracusa | 1 | 2.4% | 8.6% |
| Floridia | 1 | 0% | 0% |
| Solarino | 1 | 0% | 3.2% |
| Rosolini | 2 | 0.5% | 0% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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