Buying a home in Bernalda
11,964 residents at the 2021 census, 3,127 buildings and 126.2 km² of territory, Basilicata.
Bernalda is in seismic zone 3 (the region uses the sub-zones 3a): in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 0.1% of the territory of Bernalda has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0.6% of the residents. 38.2% of the territory of Bernalda is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 8.5% of the residents.
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Bernalda compared
| ISPRA indicator | Bernalda | MT | Basilicata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 0.1% | 1.4% | 2.7% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 0% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0% | 5.9% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 0.6% | 4.5% | 7% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 0.2% | 4.2% | 7.3% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 32.3% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 38.2% | 6.8% | 3.5% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 39.3% | 7.5% | 3.8% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 8.5% | 2% | 1.1% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 14.7% | 3% | 1.4% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Bernalda in?
Bernalda is in seismic zone 3 (the region uses the sub-zones 3a): in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2.
How much of Bernalda is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 0.1% of the territory of Bernalda has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0.6% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Bernalda ranks 29th of 31 municipalities in the province of Matera.
How much of Bernalda is in flood scenario P2?
38.2% of the territory of Bernalda is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 8.5% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Bernalda ranks 1st of 31 municipalities in the province of Matera.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pisticci | 3b | 0.4% | 12.4% |
| Ginosa | 3 | 1.1% | 18.4% |
| Montescaglioso | 2c | 1.8% | 7.1% |
| Scanzano Jonico | 3b | 0% | 20.8% |
| Montalbano Jonico | 3b | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Pomarico | 2d | 11.3% | 3.9% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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