(PHIVOLCS / MANILA BULLETIN) The station is part of the Philippine Strong Motion Network (PSMNet), which is one of the key earthquake monitoring networks in the Philippines. Science and Technology Undersecretary and Phivolcs OIC Renato Solidum said the Tanay strong motion station is equipped with accelerographs that have been strategically located in densely populated areas and near active faults. “These instruments are capable of faithfully recording large ground motion during high-magnitude earthquake events,” Solidum said. He pointed out that data gathered from the PSMNet can be used to provide critical information about the earthquake rupture process; understand the generation and propagation of seismic waves near the source; characterize the type of materials underneath the soil; provide information about site effect and response; and determine the ground motion effects to buildings and ground failure such as landslides and liquefaction.