Earthquake Impact Data for Argentina, March 2026

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake impacted 911 people near San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina, on March 21, 2026. This geospatial dataset from the World Food Programme's ADAM system provides automated analysis and mapping for the event. The data was last updated on May 21, 2026, and is available in GeoJSON format.

Use Cases

• Map the earthquake's impact zone based on the provided epicenter coordinates and 50km radius.
• Estimate population exposure for disaster response planning based on the reported count of 911 impacted people.
• Analyze seismic event characteristics based on the provided magnitude and depth parameters.

Strengths

• Specific event details are provided, including a magnitude of 5.6 and a depth of 192.58 km.
• The dataset includes a concrete impact metric, reporting 911 people affected within a 50km radius.
• Data provenance is clear, originating from the WFP's Automated Disaster Analysis and Mapping (ADAM) system.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The dataset's row count and overall scale are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect the operational focus and geographic bias inherent to the ADAM system's automated collection.

Provenance

Source

WFP Automated Disaster Analysis & Mapping (ADAM)

Collection Method

Automated collection, analysis, and mapping of geospatial and socio-economic information following sudden-onset emergencies.

Time Range

Event occurred on March 21, 2026.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-21 22:08:01.760221; freshness should be verified.

Geography

68 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina (latitude -24.0759, longitude -66.977).