Buying a home in Melfi
17,109 residents at the 2021 census, 3,941 buildings and 206.2 km² of territory, Basilicata.
Melfi is in seismic zone 2 (the region uses the sub-zones 2b): in this zone strong earthquakes are possible. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 1.8% of the territory of Melfi has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0.7% of the residents. 8.2% of the territory of Melfi is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 3.6% of the residents.
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Melfi compared
| ISPRA indicator | Melfi | PZ | Basilicata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 1.8% | 3.4% | 2.7% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 0% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 9% | 5.9% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 0.7% | 8.4% | 7% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 1% | 8.5% | 7.3% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 6.5% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 8.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 8.9% | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 3.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 3.2% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Melfi in?
Melfi is in seismic zone 2 (the region uses the sub-zones 2b): in this zone strong earthquakes are possible.
How much of Melfi is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 1.8% of the territory of Melfi has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0.7% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Melfi ranks 81st of 100 municipalities in the province of Potenza.
How much of Melfi is in flood scenario P2?
8.2% of the territory of Melfi is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 3.6% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Melfi ranks 4th of 100 municipalities in the province of Potenza.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapolla | 2b | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Barile | 2b | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Monteverde | 1 | 12.5% | 5.6% |
| Rionero in Vulture | 2b | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Aquilonia | 1 | 13.7% | 2.7% |
| Ginestra | 2c | 1% | 1% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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