Vanuatu Earthquake Impact Analysis for May 11 2025

A geospatial dataset from the World Food Programme's ADAM system detailing the impact of a magnitude 5.9 earthquake near Port Vila, Vanuatu, on May 11, 2025. The data includes the epicenter location, depth, and an estimate of 1,986 people impacted within a 50km radius. It was last updated by the WFP Automated Disaster Analysis & Mapping system on May 21, 2026.

Use Cases

• Map the earthquake's epicenter and affected area based on the provided latitude, longitude, and depth.
• Estimate population exposure for rapid needs assessment based on the reported count of 1,986 people impacted within 50km.
• Model seismic hazard and vulnerability for the Port Vila region using the event's magnitude and location data.

Strengths

• Includes specific event parameters: magnitude 5.9, depth of 62.531 km, and precise epicenter coordinates (-17.6762, 168.2823).
• Provides a concrete impact metric of 1,986 people affected within a defined 50km radius.
• Sourced from an operational humanitarian analysis system (WFP ADAM), suggesting a structured collection process.

Limitations

• Row count and column-level documentation are unknown, which limits suitability assessment.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality and full attribute schema require manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

WFP Automated Disaster Analysis & Mapping (ADAM)

Collection Method

Collected, analyzed, and mapped by an automated system following a sudden-onset humanitarian emergency.

Time Range

Event occurred on May 11, 2025.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-21 21:44:35.635835; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Epicenter 8km NW of Port Vila, Vanuatu (latitude -17.6762, longitude 168.2823).