Earthquake Impact Analysis for Indonesia, May 2026

May 22 2026 data from the WFP Automated Disaster Analysis and Mapping (ADAM) system for a magnitude 5.8 earthquake near Bitung, Indonesia. The dataset likely contains geospatial information on the event's epicenter and its impact on 1,836 people within a 50km radius. It is provided by the World Food Programme's operational system for analyzing sudden-onset humanitarian emergencies.

Use Cases

• Map the affected population density based on the reported impact radius of 50km.
• Analyze earthquake severity and location based on the provided magnitude, depth, and epicenter coordinates.
• Integrate geospatial event data into larger disaster response models for the region.

Strengths

• Specific event details are provided, including magnitude (5.8), depth (47.73 km), and precise epicenter coordinates.
• The dataset quantifies human impact, reporting 1,836 people affected within 50km.
• Data originates from an operational humanitarian analysis system (WFP ADAM).

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The dataset's scope is limited to a single event on May 22, 2026.
• Row count and full data structure are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

WFP Automated Disaster Analysis & Mapping

Collection Method

Collected, analyzed, and mapped by the WFP ADAM system following a sudden-onset emergency.

Time Range

2026-05-22

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-22 21:34:43.739643; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Indonesia, specifically 116 km ESE of Bitung (latitude 1.0936, longitude 126.114).