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1,249 residents at the 2021 census, 1,575 buildings and 50.3 km² of territory, Molise.
Pietracatella is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 52.3% of the territory of Pietracatella has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 10.7% of the residents. 4.6% of the territory of Pietracatella is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 0.4% of the residents.
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Pietracatella compared
| ISPRA indicator | Pietracatella | CB | Molise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 10.5% | 3.5% | 5.1% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 41.8% | 15% | 10.9% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 10.7% | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 21.5% | 6.8% | 7.3% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 1.3% | 2.4% | 2% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 4.6% | 6.4% | 5.6% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 5% | 7% | 6.1% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 0.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 0.5% | 2% | 2.1% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Pietracatella in?
Pietracatella is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible.
How much of Pietracatella is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 52.3% of the territory of Pietracatella has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 10.7% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Pietracatella ranks 6th of 84 municipalities in the province of Campobasso.
How much of Pietracatella is in flood scenario P2?
4.6% of the territory of Pietracatella is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 0.4% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Pietracatella ranks 50th of 84 municipalities in the province of Campobasso.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macchia Valfortore | 2 | 35.4% | 20.2% |
| Gambatesa | 2 | 37% | 11.3% |
| Monacilioni | 2 | 46.4% | 4.1% |
| Toro | 2 | 48.2% | 5.5% |
| Jelsi | 2 | 16.5% | 3.7% |
| Sant’Elia a Pianisi | 2 | 21.5% | 5.5% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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