Buying a home in Craco
644 residents at the 2021 census, 465 buildings and 77 km² of territory, Basilicata.
Craco 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, 5.2% of the territory of Craco has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 4.2% of the residents. 3.4% of the territory of Craco is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 0% of the residents.
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Craco compared
| ISPRA indicator | Craco | MT | Basilicata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 4.8% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0% | 5.9% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 4.2% | 4.5% | 7% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 23% | 4.2% | 7.3% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 3.4% | 6.8% | 3.5% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 3.4% | 7.5% | 3.8% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 0% | 2% | 1.1% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 3% | 3% | 1.4% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Craco in?
Craco 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 Craco is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 5.2% of the territory of Craco has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 4.2% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Craco ranks 15th of 31 municipalities in the province of Matera.
How much of Craco is in flood scenario P2?
3.4% of the territory of Craco is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 0% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Craco ranks 18th of 31 municipalities in the province of Matera.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stigliano | 3a | 5% | 2.1% |
| Ferrandina | 2d | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Tursi | 3b | 1.8% | 8.5% |
| Montalbano Jonico | 3b | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Pomarico | 2d | 11.3% | 3.9% |
| San Mauro Forte | 2d | 7% | 0% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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