Buying a home in Genova
561,203 residents at the 2021 census, 40,584 buildings and 240.7 km² of territory, Liguria.
Genova is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 31.2% of the territory of Genova has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 5.4% of the residents. 3.8% of the territory of Genova is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 13.3% of the residents.
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Genova compared
| ISPRA indicator | Genova | GE | Liguria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 28.6% | 21.9% | 12.6% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 5.4% | 7.9% | 7% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 15.2% | 21.9% | 14.2% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 3.8% | 2% | 2.9% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 4.8% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 13.3% | 15.9% | 17.4% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 11.1% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Genova in?
Genova is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2.
How much of Genova is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 31.2% of the territory of Genova has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 5.4% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Genova ranks 29th of 67 municipalities in the Metropolitan City of Genova.
How much of Genova is in flood scenario P2?
3.8% of the territory of Genova is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 13.3% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Genova ranks 7th of 67 municipalities in the Metropolitan City of Genova.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceranesi | 3 | 26.8% | 0.4% |
| Sant’Olcese | 3 | 46.8% | 1.2% |
| Serra Riccò | 3 | 40.3% | 1.8% |
| Campomorone | 3 | 32.9% | 0.8% |
| Mignanego | 3 | 39.6% | 1.4% |
| Mele | 3 | 31.4% | 0.1% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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