Buying a home in Potenza
64,850 residents at the 2021 census, 10,758 buildings and 175.4 km² of territory, Basilicata.
Potenza is in seismic zone 2 (the region uses the sub-zones 2a): in this zone strong earthquakes are possible. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 9.2% of the territory of Potenza has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 2% of the residents. 0.5% of the territory of Potenza is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 0.3% of the residents.
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Potenza compared
| ISPRA indicator | Potenza | PZ | Basilicata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 3% | 3.4% | 2.7% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 6.2% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0.1% | 9% | 5.9% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 2% | 8.4% | 7% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 3.8% | 8.5% | 7.3% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 0.5% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 0.6% | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Potenza in?
Potenza is in seismic zone 2 (the region uses the sub-zones 2a): in this zone strong earthquakes are possible.
How much of Potenza is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 9.2% of the territory of Potenza has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 2% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Potenza ranks 34th of 100 municipalities in the province of Potenza.
How much of Potenza is in flood scenario P2?
0.5% of the territory of Potenza is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 0.3% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Potenza ranks 50th of 100 municipalities in the province of Potenza.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pignola | 1b | 8.1% | 0.5% |
| Vaglio Basilicata | 2b | 20.7% | 0.8% |
| Pietragalla | 2c | 15.9% | 0% |
| Ruoti | 2a | 4.3% | 0% |
| Brindisi Montagna | 2b | 15.6% | 0.9% |
| Cancellara | 2c | 3.7% | 0% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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