Buying a home in San Nicola dell’Alto
721 residents at the 2021 census, 384 buildings and 7.8 km² of territory, Calabria.
San Nicola dell’Alto is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 10.8% of the territory of San Nicola dell’Alto has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 3.3% of the residents. 19% of the territory of San Nicola dell’Alto is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 5.1% of the residents.
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San Nicola dell’Alto compared
| ISPRA indicator | San Nicola dell'Alto | KR | Calabria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 7.1% | 0.4% | 1% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 3.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.8% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 5.2% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 19% | 23.6% | 17.1% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 19% | 24% | 17.2% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 19% | 24.3% | 17.5% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 5.1% | 17.9% | 12.8% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 5.2% | 13.1% | 12.4% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is San Nicola dell’Alto in?
San Nicola dell’Alto is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible.
How much of San Nicola dell’Alto is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 10.8% of the territory of San Nicola dell’Alto has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 3.3% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, San Nicola dell’Alto ranks 1st of 27 municipalities in the province of Crotone.
How much of San Nicola dell’Alto is in flood scenario P2?
19% of the territory of San Nicola dell’Alto is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 5.1% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, San Nicola dell’Alto ranks 19th of 27 municipalities in the province of Crotone.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casabona | 2 | 3.2% | 27.2% |
| Carfizzi | 2 | 0% | 24% |
| Melissa | 2 | 1.8% | 24.6% |
| Pallagorio | 2 | 0% | 14.4% |
| Belvedere di Spinello | 2 | 1.6% | 22.5% |
| Strongoli | 2 | 0.9% | 30.8% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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