Buying a home in Maratea
4,817 residents at the 2021 census, 3,412 buildings and 67.8 km² of territory, Basilicata.
Maratea is in seismic zone 2 (the region uses the sub-zones 2c): in this zone strong earthquakes are possible. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 11.8% of the territory of Maratea has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 11.3% of the residents. 1.4% of the territory of Maratea is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 1.2% of the residents.
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Maratea compared
| ISPRA indicator | Maratea | PZ | Basilicata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 11.2% | 3.4% | 2.7% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 9% | 5.9% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 11.3% | 8.4% | 7% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 11.1% | 8.5% | 7.3% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 1.6% | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Maratea in?
Maratea is in seismic zone 2 (the region uses the sub-zones 2c): in this zone strong earthquakes are possible.
How much of Maratea is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 11.8% of the territory of Maratea has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 11.3% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Maratea ranks 26th of 100 municipalities in the province of Potenza.
How much of Maratea is in flood scenario P2?
1.4% of the territory of Maratea 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, Maratea ranks 35th of 100 municipalities in the province of Potenza.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trecchina | 2a | 6.6% | 2.5% |
| Tortora | 2 | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| Sapri | 2 | 42% | 1.6% |
| Rivello | 2a | 6.7% | 0.4% |
| Praia a Mare | 2 | 0.7% | 12% |
| Nemoli | 1b | 13.6% | 0.6% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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