An earthquake can happen at the most unexpected time. It can take away not only properties but also our lives. In this case, it is very much important that we are aware of the places where earthquakes usually happen. To help those people living in places most at risk of earthquake occurrence, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) released a list of Barangays in Metro Manila and nearby provinces that are near the earthquake fault.
The Valley Fault System (VFS) is a collection of large-scale maps which demonstrates the areas that are within or in close proximity to a fault. It is composed of 2 segments: the West Valley fault and the East Valley Fault. The first one is running through Rizal while the other is running through Rizal, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Laguna, and Cavite.
The PHIVOLCS has also warned previously about possible impending activity from the West Valley Fault. This movement can possibly generate a 7.2 magnitude earthquake and can kill more than 34,000 people and injure approximately 100,000 people. The east valley Fault, on the other hand, can generate a 6.2 magnitude earthquake.
According to a study conducted by the agency in partnership with the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Geosciences Australia, the cost of rehabilitation will be around Php1.8 to Php2.3 trillion.
The following is the list of barangays in Metro Manila and nearby provinces located near the earthquake fault.
West Valley Fault
Makati City
– Combo
– East Rembo
– Pembo
– Rizal
Marikina City
– Barangka
– Industrial Valley
– Malanday
– Tumana
Muntinlupa City
– Alabang
– Bayanan
– Buli
– Cupang
– Poblacion
– Putatan
– Sucat
– Tunasan
Pasig City
– Bagong Ilog
– Ugong
Quezon City
– Bagong Silangan
– Bagumbayan
– Batasan Hills
– Blue Ridge B
– Libis
– Loyola Heights
– Matandang Balara
– Pansol
– Pasong Putik Proper (Pasong Putik)
– Payatas
– White Plains
– Ugong Norte
Taguig City
– Bagong Tanyag
– Bagumbayan
– Central Bicutan
– Upper Bicutan
– Lower Bicutan
– Maharlika Village
– Pinagsama
– North Signal Village
– Central Signal Village
– South Signal Village
– Ususan
– South Daang Hari
Outside Metro Manila
Bulacan
San Jose Del Monte City
– San Isidro
– San Roque
– Ciudad Real
Norzagaray
– San Lorenzo
Dona Remedios Trinidad
– Camachin
– Kabayunan
– Sapang Bulak
– Bayabas
– Camachile
– Pulong Sampalok
Cavite
Gen. Mariano Alvarez
– San Jose
Carmona
– Bancal
– Capilang Baybay
– Lantic
– Mabuhay
Silang
– Carmen
– Inchican
Laguna
San Pedro
– Calendola
– Gsis
– Sampaguita Village
– San Antonio
– San Vicente
– Riverside
– United Bayanihan
Binan
– Binan (Poblacion)
– Malamig
– San Francisco (Halang)
Santa Rosa
– Sto Domingo
Cabuyao
– Casile
Calamba
– Canlubang
East Valley Fault
Rizal
San Mateo
– Ampid I
– Dulongbayan Ii
– Guinayang
– Guitnangbayan Ii
– Malanday
– Maly
– Santa Ana
Rodriguez (Montalban)
– Burgos
– Macabud
– San Jose
– San Isidro
– San Rafael (Rosario)
Earthquakes can happen anytime and it is very important for those living in these places to be cautious and always alert.
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