Buying a home in Santo Stefano al Mare
2,031 residents at the 2021 census, 1,060 buildings and 2.7 km² of territory, Liguria.
Santo Stefano al Mare is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 4.2% of the territory of Santo Stefano al Mare has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 6.7% of the residents. 3.2% of the territory of Santo Stefano al Mare is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 8.8% of the residents.
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Santo Stefano al Mare compared
| ISPRA indicator | Santo Stefano al Mare | IM | Liguria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 0% | 0.9% | 2% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 4.2% | 10.6% | 12.6% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 6.7% | 11.2% | 7% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 6.5% | 13.4% | 14.2% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.9% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 3.4% | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 8.8% | 14.1% | 17.4% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 12.2% | 9.1% | 12.2% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Santo Stefano al Mare in?
Santo Stefano al Mare is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible.
How much of Santo Stefano al Mare is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 4.2% of the territory of Santo Stefano al Mare has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 6.7% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Santo Stefano al Mare ranks 55th of 66 municipalities in the province of Imperia.
How much of Santo Stefano al Mare is in flood scenario P2?
3.2% of the territory of Santo Stefano al Mare is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 8.8% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Santo Stefano al Mare ranks 12th of 66 municipalities in the province of Imperia.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terzorio | 2 | 3.6% | 0% |
| Pompeiana | 2 | 4.7% | 0% |
| Riva Ligure | 2 | 5.3% | 13.3% |
| Cipressa | 2 | 9.3% | 1.3% |
| Costarainera | 2 | 3.2% | 2.1% |
| Castellaro | 2 | 4.9% | 0% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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