Buying a home in Salerno
128,136 residents at the 2021 census, 8,242 buildings and 60.1 km² of territory, Campania.
Salerno is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 22.6% of the territory of Salerno has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 3.4% of the residents. 3.5% of the territory of Salerno is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 6.3% of the residents.
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Salerno compared
| ISPRA indicator | Salerno | SA | Campania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 0.6% | 5.8% | 9.5% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 22% | 16.8% | 10.1% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 23.3% | 22% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 3.4% | 8.3% | 4.7% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 7% | 13.2% | 9.2% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 1.1% | 2% | 2.5% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 3.5% | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 4.1% | 4% | 6.2% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 6.3% | 10% | 5.1% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 4.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Salerno in?
Salerno is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible.
How much of Salerno is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 22.6% of the territory of Salerno has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 3.4% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Salerno ranks 72nd of 158 municipalities in the province of Salerno.
How much of Salerno is in flood scenario P2?
3.5% of the territory of Salerno is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 6.3% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Salerno ranks 48th of 158 municipalities in the province of Salerno.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Mango Piemonte | 2 | 45.2% | 2.5% |
| Pellezzano | 2 | 62.2% | 0.9% |
| San Cipriano Picentino | 2 | 30.1% | 1.5% |
| Castiglione del Genovesi | 2 | 60.2% | 0% |
| Baronissi | 2 | 52.6% | 3.2% |
| Vietri sul Mare | 3 | 78.4% | 2.5% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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