Buying a home in Cetara
1,997 residents at the 2021 census, 287 buildings and 5 km² of territory, Campania.
Cetara is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 92.2% of the territory of Cetara has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 80% of the residents. 1.6% of the territory of Cetara is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 32.4% of the residents.
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Cetara compared
| ISPRA indicator | Cetara | SA | Campania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 9.9% | 5.8% | 9.5% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 82.3% | 16.8% | 10.1% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 23.3% | 22% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 80% | 8.3% | 4.7% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 85% | 13.2% | 9.2% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 1.6% | 2% | 2.5% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 1.6% | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 1.6% | 4% | 6.2% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 32.4% | 10% | 5.1% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 31.8% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Cetara in?
Cetara is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2.
How much of Cetara is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 92.2% of the territory of Cetara has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 80% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Cetara ranks 1st of 158 municipalities in the province of Salerno.
How much of Cetara is in flood scenario P2?
1.6% of the territory of Cetara is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 32.4% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Cetara ranks 77th of 158 municipalities in the province of Salerno.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietri sul Mare | 3 | 78.4% | 2.5% |
| Maiori | 3 | 88.6% | 1.8% |
| Minori | 3 | 80.7% | 5.6% |
| Cava de' Tirreni | 3 | 49.4% | 2.3% |
| Tramonti | 3 | 84.5% | 0.6% |
| Atrani | 3 | 91% | 15.6% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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