Buying a home in Potenza Picena
15,515 residents at the 2021 census, 4,145 buildings and 48.6 km² of territory, Marche.
Potenza Picena is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 5.8% of the territory of Potenza Picena has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 1.4% of the residents. 5.3% of the territory of Potenza Picena is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 5.8% of the residents.
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Potenza Picena compared
| ISPRA indicator | Potenza Picena | MC | Marche |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 0% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 5.8% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | -1% | 0% | 0.1% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 5.3% | 1.4% | 2.7% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 5.3% | 1.5% | 4% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 5.2% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Potenza Picena in?
Potenza Picena is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible.
How much of Potenza Picena is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 5.8% of the territory of Potenza Picena has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 1.4% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Potenza Picena ranks 32nd of 55 municipalities in the province of Macerata.
How much of Potenza Picena is in flood scenario P2?
5.3% of the territory of Potenza Picena is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 5.8% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Potenza Picena ranks 4th of 55 municipalities in the province of Macerata.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civitanova Marche | 2 | 1% | 5.8% |
| Montecosaro | 2 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Porto Recanati | 2 | 1.3% | 18.2% |
| Loreto | 2 | 3.4% | 2.3% |
| Montelupone | 2 | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| Recanati | 2 | 6.8% | 5.1% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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