Buying a home in Siracusa
117,055 residents at the 2021 census, 22,552 buildings and 207.8 km² of territory, Sicilia.
Siracusa is in seismic zone 1: the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 2.4% of the territory of Siracusa has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0.3% of the residents. 8.6% of the territory of Siracusa is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 6.8% of the residents.
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Siracusa compared
| ISPRA indicator | Siracusa | SR | Sicilia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 2.5% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 0.3% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 8.6% | 4.1% | 1.6% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 8.6% | 4.8% | 1.9% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 8.8% | 5.1% | 2.2% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 6.8% | 3% | 2.6% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 5.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Siracusa in?
Siracusa is in seismic zone 1: the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high.
How much of Siracusa is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 2.4% of the territory of Siracusa has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0.3% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Siracusa ranks 3rd of 21 municipalities in the free municipal consortium of Siracusa.
How much of Siracusa is in flood scenario P2?
8.6% of the territory of Siracusa is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 6.8% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Siracusa ranks 2nd of 21 municipalities in the free municipal consortium of Siracusa.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floridia | 1 | 0% | 0% |
| Canicattini Bagni | 1 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Solarino | 1 | 0% | 3.2% |
| Priolo Gargallo | 1 | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Avola | 2 | 13.1% | 5% |
| Sortino | 1 | 1% | 0.1% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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