Buying a home in Matera
59,748 residents at the 2021 census, 8,899 buildings and 392.1 km² of territory, Basilicata.
Matera is in seismic zone 2 (the region uses the sub-zones 2d): in this zone strong earthquakes are possible. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 2.4% of the territory of Matera has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0.2% of the residents. 4.3% of the territory of Matera is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 0.2% of the residents.
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Matera compared
| ISPRA indicator | Matera | MT | Basilicata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.7% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 0.1% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0% | 5.9% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 0.2% | 4.5% | 7% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 0.4% | 4.2% | 7.3% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 4.3% | 6.8% | 3.5% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 4.5% | 7.5% | 3.8% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 0.2% | 2% | 1.1% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 0.7% | 3% | 1.4% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Matera in?
Matera is in seismic zone 2 (the region uses the sub-zones 2d): in this zone strong earthquakes are possible.
How much of Matera is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 2.4% of the territory of Matera has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0.2% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Matera ranks 17th of 31 municipalities in the province of Matera.
How much of Matera is in flood scenario P2?
4.3% of the territory of Matera is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 0.2% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Matera ranks 15th of 31 municipalities in the province of Matera.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miglionico | 2c | 5.8% | 1.7% |
| Grottole | 2c | 8.2% | 5.7% |
| Laterza | 3 | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Pomarico | 2d | 11.3% | 3.9% |
| Santeramo in Colle | 3 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Montescaglioso | 2c | 1.8% | 7.1% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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