Vanuatu Earthquake Impact Analysis for May 11 2025
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Description
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).
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