Buying a home in Roccella Ionica
6,180 residents at the 2021 census, 3,310 buildings and 37.9 km² of territory, Calabria.
Roccella Ionica is in seismic zone 1: the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 0.9% of the territory of Roccella Ionica has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 2.8% of the residents. 26.1% of the territory of Roccella Ionica is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 42.1% of the residents.
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Roccella Ionica compared
| ISPRA indicator | Roccella Ionica | RC | Calabria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 0.5% | 1.4% | 1% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 2.5% | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 26.1% | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 26.1% | 18.6% | 17.2% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 26.6% | 18.8% | 17.5% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 42.1% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 40.5% | 15.7% | 12.4% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Roccella Ionica in?
Roccella Ionica is in seismic zone 1: the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high.
How much of Roccella Ionica is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 0.9% of the territory of Roccella Ionica has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 2.8% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Roccella Ionica ranks 79th of 97 municipalities in the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria.
How much of Roccella Ionica is in flood scenario P2?
26.1% of the territory of Roccella Ionica is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 42.1% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Roccella Ionica ranks 17th of 97 municipalities in the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caulonia | 1 | 8.7% | 27% |
| Gioiosa Ionica | 1 | 1.7% | 20.3% |
| Marina di Gioiosa Ionica | 1 | 3.5% | 31.6% |
| Martone | 1 | 0.7% | 12.2% |
| Grotteria | 1 | 2.3% | 19.7% |
| San Giovanni di Gerace | 1 | 3.9% | 15.8% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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