Seismic map: according to MVCS, these are the areas of Lima and Callao most vulnerable to an earthquake.

Ministry of Housing and Communal Services, Construction and Sanitation (MVCS) in coordination with National Engineering University (UNI)made a risk map of the districts of the city. Lime D Callao with the most vulnerable areas in the face of the telluric phenomenon, depending on the type of soil in each jurisdiction.

This is about ‘Seismic microzoning map’which indicates that areas such as Villa Salvador, Chorrillos, Villa Maria del Triunfo, Ventanilla, Ancon, Santa Rosa and the hillsides of Carabaillo, San Juan de Lurigancho, Independencia and Ate will be most affected due to very soft, sandy soils, unstable or empty embankments.

On the contrary, soils with a hard and stony consistency will be the most resistant in the event of an earthquake and are found in the center of Lima, Breña, Magdalena, Pueblo Libre, Jesus Maria, and also in the part of Lince, Sant Maria. Isidro, Miraflores and San Miguel.

In the latter case, earthquake damage in a good building will be less due to the excellent quality of the land.

Maximo Ayalathe Disaster Risk Management Specialist of the MVCS Our Cities program, emphasized that in the event of an earthquake, where there is good soil and where a building is built, there will be less damage than where there is bad soil and where a building is built. without specialized help.

In addition, he pointed out that in the capital there are areas with “good” and “bad” soils, such as La Molina, Chorrillos and others.

“In the La Molina area in the Santa Patricia area, there is quality soil that would allow vertical growth, while in the area around the National Agricultural University it is no longer allowed to put another brick because it is soil with a small consistency,” he said. . , Ayala. Similarly, in Chorrillos, the sectors surrounding Pantano de Villa are “bad soils” where compaction and construction should be limited.

Also in the province

In addition to the seismic risk studies for the 52 districts of Lima and Callao, MVCS He also conducted research in 16 cities of Ica, Arequipa, Piura, La Libertad, Cajamarca and Cusco. Similarly, similar assessments are planned for the cities of Chancay and Chinchero next year.

“These documents are very valuable for municipalities because, in addition to determining the behavior of the land in the event of an earthquake, they include design and construction recommendations depending on the type of soil, including parts that may be affected by tsunamis or landslides. “, – said the specialist MVCS.

The ministry also plans to develop seismic risk zoning for settlements with population resettlement projects located in various regions of the country, such as Cajamarca, Huancavelica, Moquegua, Tacna and Ayacucho.

National drills on various hazards

On the other hand, tomorrow at 20:00 on Monday, November 7, the third National Multiple Hazards Exercise will be held, which will allow various regions of the country to prepare the population of their jurisdiction for the most recurring natural hazards. in the area, resulting in personal and property damage. It can be earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, mudflows, landslides and others.