Buying a home in Melicuccà
854 residents at the 2021 census, 671 buildings and 17.4 km² of territory, Calabria.
Melicuccà is in seismic zone 1: the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 4% of the territory of Melicuccà has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 18.7% of the residents. 6.2% of the territory of Melicuccà is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 13.6% of the residents.
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Melicuccà compared
| ISPRA indicator | Melicuccà | RC | Calabria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 18.7% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 16.7% | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 6.2% | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 6.2% | 18.6% | 17.2% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 6.2% | 18.8% | 17.5% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 13.6% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 15.7% | 15.7% | 12.4% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Melicuccà in?
Melicuccà is in seismic zone 1: the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high.
How much of Melicuccà is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 4% of the territory of Melicuccà has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 18.7% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Melicuccà ranks 24th of 97 municipalities in the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria.
How much of Melicuccà is in flood scenario P2?
6.2% of the territory of Melicuccà is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 13.6% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Melicuccà ranks 97th of 97 municipalities in the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Procopio | 1 | 8.9% | 12.3% |
| Bagnara Calabra | 1 | 3% | 9.1% |
| Seminara | 1 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Sinopoli | 1 | 2.8% | 10% |
| Cosoleto | 1 | 3.6% | 10.4% |
| Sant’Eufemia d’Aspromonte | 1 | 1.5% | 9.8% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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