Buying a home in Pescara
118,992 residents at the 2021 census, 14,759 buildings and 34.4 km² of territory, Abruzzo.
Pescara is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 4% of the territory of Pescara has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0.4% of the residents. 23.4% of the territory of Pescara is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 36.5% of the residents.
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Pescara compared
| ISPRA indicator | Pescara | PE | Abruzzo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 1.1% | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 2.9% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0% | 3.1% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 0.4% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 0.4% | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 10.1% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 23.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 66.5% | 4.5% | 4% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 36.5% | 22.2% | 7.2% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 31.3% | 11.9% | 3.7% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Pescara in?
Pescara is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible.
How much of Pescara is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 4% of the territory of Pescara has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0.4% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Pescara ranks 38th of 46 municipalities in the province of Pescara.
How much of Pescara is in flood scenario P2?
23.4% of the territory of Pescara is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 36.5% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Pescara ranks 1st of 46 municipalities in the province of Pescara.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Giovanni Teatino | 2 | 6.5% | 5% |
| Spoltore | 2 | 4.8% | 2.7% |
| Montesilvano | 2 | 4.4% | 21.3% |
| Torrevecchia Teatina | 2 | 17.8% | 3.6% |
| Francavilla al Mare | 2 | 5.7% | 2.4% |
| Cappelle sul Tavo | 2 | 0% | 1.7% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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