Buying a home in Nicotera
5,835 residents at the 2021 census, 3,498 buildings and 28.2 km² of territory, Calabria.
Nicotera is in seismic zone 1: the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 1.6% of the territory of Nicotera has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0.9% of the residents. 13.2% of the territory of Nicotera is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 12% of the residents.
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Nicotera compared
| ISPRA indicator | Nicotera | VV | Calabria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.8% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 1.3% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 12.9% | 14% | 17.1% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 13.2% | 14.1% | 17.2% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 13.6% | 14.2% | 17.5% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 12% | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 13.2% | 10.8% | 12.4% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Nicotera in?
Nicotera is in seismic zone 1: the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high.
How much of Nicotera is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 1.6% of the territory of Nicotera has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0.9% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Nicotera ranks 17th of 50 municipalities in the province of Vibo Valentia.
How much of Nicotera is in flood scenario P2?
13.2% of the territory of Nicotera is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 12% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Nicotera ranks 28th of 50 municipalities in the province of Vibo Valentia.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limbadi | 1 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Joppolo | 1 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| San Calogero | 1 | 1% | 13.3% |
| Spilinga | 1 | 0.3% | 7.7% |
| Rombiolo | 1 | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| San Ferdinando | 1 | 0% | 15.2% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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