Buying a home in Monterosso al Mare
1,371 residents at the 2021 census, 782 buildings and 10.9 km² of territory, Liguria.
Monterosso al Mare is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 14.4% of the territory of Monterosso al Mare has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 19.5% of the residents. 1.2% of the territory of Monterosso al Mare is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 19.5% of the residents.
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Monterosso al Mare compared
| ISPRA indicator | Monterosso al Mare | SP | Liguria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 6.1% | 2.9% | 2% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 8.3% | 6.4% | 12.6% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 19.5% | 3.4% | 7% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 13.9% | 7.2% | 14.2% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 1.1% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 1.2% | 7.3% | 2.9% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 1.3% | 8% | 3.5% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 19.5% | 21.9% | 17.4% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 15.1% | 16.9% | 12.2% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Monterosso al Mare in?
Monterosso al Mare is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2.
How much of Monterosso al Mare is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 14.4% of the territory of Monterosso al Mare has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 19.5% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Monterosso al Mare ranks 9th of 32 municipalities in the province of La Spezia.
How much of Monterosso al Mare is in flood scenario P2?
1.2% of the territory of Monterosso al Mare is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 19.5% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Monterosso al Mare ranks 24th of 32 municipalities in the province of La Spezia.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levanto | 3 | 17.2% | 1.6% |
| Vernazza | 3 | 24.6% | 0.6% |
| Pignone | 3 | 5.1% | 2.7% |
| Borghetto di Vara | 3 | 10.3% | 5.3% |
| Bonassola | 3 | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Riccò del Golfo di Spezia | 3 | 2.9% | 1.9% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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