Buying a home in Riposto
14,078 residents at the 2021 census, 2,077 buildings and 13.3 km² of territory, Sicilia.
Riposto is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 0.3% of the territory of Riposto has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0% of the residents. 0.9% of the territory of Riposto is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 2.9% of the residents.
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Riposto compared
| ISPRA indicator | Riposto | CT | Sicilia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 0% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 0% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 0% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 0.9% | 4.6% | 1.6% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 0.9% | 6.4% | 1.9% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 0.9% | 8% | 2.2% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.6% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 1.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Riposto in?
Riposto is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible.
How much of Riposto is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 0.3% of the territory of Riposto has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Riposto ranks 24th of 58 municipalities in the Metropolitan City of Catania, tied with 3 others.
How much of Riposto is in flood scenario P2?
0.9% of the territory of Riposto is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 2.9% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Riposto ranks 29th of 58 municipalities in the Metropolitan City of Catania.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giarre | 2 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Santa Venerina | 2 | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Mascali | 2 | 0% | 1.1% |
| Milo | 2 | 0.4% | 0% |
| Fiumefreddo di Sicilia | 2 | 0% | 0.3% |
| Acireale | 2 | 3.1% | 1% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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