Buying a home in Vernazza
759 residents at the 2021 census, 664 buildings and 12.3 km² of territory, Liguria.
Vernazza is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 24.6% of the territory of Vernazza has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 34.6% of the residents. 0.6% of the territory of Vernazza is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 21.7% of the residents.
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Vernazza compared
| ISPRA indicator | Vernazza | SP | Liguria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 8.7% | 2.9% | 2% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 15.9% | 6.4% | 12.6% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 34.6% | 3.4% | 7% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 39.5% | 7.2% | 14.2% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 0.6% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 0.6% | 7.3% | 2.9% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 0.6% | 8% | 3.5% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 21.7% | 21.9% | 17.4% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 15.1% | 16.9% | 12.2% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Vernazza in?
Vernazza is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2.
How much of Vernazza is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 24.6% of the territory of Vernazza has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 34.6% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Vernazza ranks 1st of 32 municipalities in the province of La Spezia.
How much of Vernazza is in flood scenario P2?
0.6% of the territory of Vernazza is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 21.7% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Vernazza ranks 29th of 32 municipalities in the province of La Spezia, tied with 1 others.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterosso al Mare | 3 | 14.4% | 1.2% |
| Pignone | 3 | 5.1% | 2.7% |
| Riccò del Golfo di Spezia | 3 | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Riomaggiore | 3 | 12.1% | 0.5% |
| Levanto | 3 | 17.2% | 1.6% |
| Beverino | 3 | 3.4% | 13.4% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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