Buying a home in Motta San Giovanni
5,672 residents at the 2021 census, 4,045 buildings and 46.4 km² of territory, Calabria.
Motta San Giovanni is in seismic zone 1: the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 0.8% of the territory of Motta San Giovanni has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 1.7% of the residents. 23.9% of the territory of Motta San Giovanni is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 27.4% of the residents.
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Motta San Giovanni compared
| ISPRA indicator | Motta San Giovanni | RC | Calabria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 1% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 0.1% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 1.8% | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 23.8% | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 23.9% | 18.6% | 17.2% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 24.3% | 18.8% | 17.5% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 27.4% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 25.1% | 15.7% | 12.4% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Motta San Giovanni in?
Motta San Giovanni is in seismic zone 1: the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high.
How much of Motta San Giovanni is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 0.8% of the territory of Motta San Giovanni has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 1.7% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Motta San Giovanni ranks 81st of 97 municipalities in the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria, tied with 2 others.
How much of Motta San Giovanni is in flood scenario P2?
23.9% of the territory of Motta San Giovanni is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 27.4% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Motta San Giovanni ranks 23rd of 97 municipalities in the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montebello Jonico | 1 | 3.7% | 27.7% |
| Melito di Porto Salvo | 1 | 2.6% | 27.6% |
| San Lorenzo | 1 | 1% | 24.1% |
| Reggio di Calabria | 1 | 2.2% | 16.6% |
| Bagaladi | 1 | 0.8% | 22.8% |
| Cardeto | 1 | 3.3% | 15% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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