Buying a home in Episcopia
1,280 residents at the 2021 census, 571 buildings and 28.6 km² of territory, Basilicata.
Episcopia is in seismic zone 1 (the region uses the sub-zones 1b): the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 4.4% of the territory of Episcopia has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 20% of the residents. 2.2% of the territory of Episcopia is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 1.2% of the residents.
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Episcopia compared
| ISPRA indicator | Episcopia | PZ | Basilicata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.7% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 3.5% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 9% | 5.9% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 20% | 8.4% | 7% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 14.4% | 8.5% | 7.3% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 1.3% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 2.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 3.2% | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Episcopia in?
Episcopia is in seismic zone 1 (the region uses the sub-zones 1b): the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high.
How much of Episcopia is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 4.4% of the territory of Episcopia has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 20% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Episcopia ranks 59th of 100 municipalities in the province of Potenza.
How much of Episcopia is in flood scenario P2?
2.2% of the territory of Episcopia is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 1.2% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Episcopia ranks 28th of 100 municipalities in the province of Potenza.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fardella | 2b | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| Carbone | 2a | 2.2% | 0% |
| Teana | 2b | 17.1% | 0% |
| Chiaromonte | 2c | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Latronico | 1a | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| Calvera | 2b | 2.7% | 0% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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