Buying a home in Mercato San Severino
21,679 residents at the 2021 census, 2,702 buildings and 30.3 km² of territory, Campania.
Mercato San Severino is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 45.3% of the territory of Mercato San Severino has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 9.9% of the residents. 12.3% of the territory of Mercato San Severino is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 30.9% of the residents.
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Mercato San Severino compared
| ISPRA indicator | Mercato San Severino | SA | Campania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 9.2% | 5.8% | 9.5% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 36.1% | 16.8% | 10.1% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 23.3% | 22% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 9.9% | 8.3% | 4.7% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 14.1% | 13.2% | 9.2% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 4.7% | 2% | 2.5% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 12.3% | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 12.8% | 4% | 6.2% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 30.9% | 10% | 5.1% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 32% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Mercato San Severino in?
Mercato San Severino is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible.
How much of Mercato San Severino is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 45.3% of the territory of Mercato San Severino has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 9.9% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Mercato San Severino ranks 30th of 158 municipalities in the province of Salerno.
How much of Mercato San Severino is in flood scenario P2?
12.3% of the territory of Mercato San Severino is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 30.9% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Mercato San Severino ranks 14th of 158 municipalities in the province of Salerno.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castel San Giorgio | 2 | 37.4% | 15.9% |
| Siano | 2 | 78% | 2.5% |
| Roccapiemonte | 2 | 39.9% | 14.8% |
| Bracigliano | 2 | 65.1% | 9% |
| Baronissi | 2 | 52.6% | 3.2% |
| Fisciano | 2 | 38.8% | 2.3% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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