Buying a home in Sorrento
15,600 residents at the 2021 census, 2,260 buildings and 10 km² of territory, Campania.
Sorrento is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 22.3% of the territory of Sorrento has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 8.4% of the residents. 1.5% of the territory of Sorrento is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 3.5% of the residents.
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Sorrento compared
| ISPRA indicator | Sorrento | NA | Campania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 12.8% | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 9.5% | 7.8% | 10.1% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0% | 22% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 8.4% | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 10% | 6.5% | 9.2% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 1.5% | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 1.5% | 5.4% | 6.2% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 3.5% | 3.4% | 5.1% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 2.3% | 4.3% | 5.9% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Sorrento in?
Sorrento is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2.
How much of Sorrento is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 22.3% of the territory of Sorrento has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 8.4% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Sorrento ranks 31st of 92 municipalities in the Metropolitan City of Napoli.
How much of Sorrento is in flood scenario P2?
1.5% of the territory of Sorrento is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 3.5% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Sorrento ranks 61st of 92 municipalities in the Metropolitan City of Napoli.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sant’Agnello | 3 | 30.3% | 3.5% |
| Massa Lubrense | 3 | 29.6% | 1.3% |
| Piano di Sorrento | 3 | 26% | 1.6% |
| Meta | 3 | 55.6% | 3.4% |
| Vico Equense | 3 | 54.2% | 1.3% |
| Positano | 3 | 88.3% | 0.4% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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