Buying a home in Prignano sulla Secchia
3,763 residents at the 2021 census, 3,836 buildings and 79.7 km² of territory, Emilia-Romagna.
Prignano sulla Secchia is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 30.6% of the territory of Prignano sulla Secchia has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 19.9% of the residents. 4.2% of the territory of Prignano sulla Secchia is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 2.1% of the residents.
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Prignano sulla Secchia compared
| ISPRA indicator | Prignano sulla Secchia | MO | Emilia-Romagna |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 12.5% | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 18.1% | 10.2% | 9.8% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0.5% | 3% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 19.9% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 16.9% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 3.2% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 4.2% | 41.3% | 45.5% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 5.1% | 45.6% | 47.2% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 2.1% | 53.3% | 62.5% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 2.4% | 50.7% | 58.9% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Prignano sulla Secchia in?
Prignano sulla Secchia is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2.
How much of Prignano sulla Secchia is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 30.6% of the territory of Prignano sulla Secchia has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 19.9% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Prignano sulla Secchia ranks 10th of 47 municipalities in the province of Modena.
How much of Prignano sulla Secchia is in flood scenario P2?
4.2% of the territory of Prignano sulla Secchia is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 2.1% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Prignano sulla Secchia ranks 28th of 47 municipalities in the province of Modena.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baiso | 3 | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Castellarano | 2 | 15.9% | 3.9% |
| Serramazzoni | 3 | 20.5% | 0.9% |
| Polinago | 3 | 30.7% | 1.5% |
| Sassuolo | 2 | 7.3% | 50.7% |
| Fiorano Modenese | 2 | 3% | 39.2% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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