Number of dead and missing still unclear as first aid arrives in quake-hit Pacific nation of Vanuatu
The number of people killed and missing remains unclear two days after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu.
Massive Earthquake Hits Pacific Island Nation of Vanuatu
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, December 17 that has destroyed buildings across the capital of Port Vila with 14 confirmed deaths and more expected as recovery efforts get underway.
Magnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes Pacific nation of Vanuatu; multiple deaths reported
Six people are reportedly dead, and buildings and cars are damaged after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit the capital of Vanuatu, a country west of Fiji. On Tuesday, the earthquake struck less than 20 miles west of Port Vila,
14 dead and hundreds injured in magnitude 7.3 quake in Vanuatu. Some people are trapped in rubble
The earthquake caused widespread destruction in the South Pacific island nation, with communications still down hours later and official information scarce.
US embassy in Vanuatu suffers ‘considerable damage’ as powerful quake strikes Pacific nation, reportedly killing 14
A powerful 7.3 earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, damaging multiple buildings, including a complex in the capital Port Vila that hosts the diplomatic missions of Western nations including the United States.
Vanuatu hit by magnitude 7.4 earthquake, at least six dead, says local media
An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck Vanuatu's capital Port Vila on Tuesday, killing at least six people and damaging two reservoirs and a hospital, according to local media and the United Nations. National broadcaster VBTC showed footage of vehicles crushed under the debris of collapsed buildings and boulders strewn across a highway.
Map: 7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Vanuatu
The quake briefly prompted a tsunami alert for parts of Vanuatu, according to the U.S. Tsunami Warning System, which is part ...
Vanuatu searches for earthquake survivors with no water as death toll expected to rise
Vanuatu’s capital was without water on Wednesday, a day after reservoirs were destroyed by a violent magnitude 7.3 earthquake ...
Hunt for survivors after Vanuatu quake: What we know on day three
There are conflicting reports of the official death toll from a massive earthquake in Vanuatu as rescue teams continue to ...
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Vanuatu: Vanuatu coordinating with local, int'l partners in aftermath of quake
Port Vila, Vanuatu - December 18, 2024 Vanuatu authorities have been mobilizing resources and coordinating with local authorities and international partners as rescue and relief operations continue in ...
Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescuers search for survivors
People remained trapped in a collapsed building in Vanuatu's capital Port Vila on Wednesday a day after a 7.4 magnitude ...
At least 1 dead, many injured after Vanuatu struck by 7.3-magnitude earthquake
At least one person was killed after a powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck the main island of Vanuatu in the South ...
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Cruise Lines Adjust Itineraries in Wake of Vanuatu Earthquake
Cruise lines are rerouting their ships away from Vanuatu after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake, causing casualties and damage, ...
At least 14 people dead, dozens injured after magnitude 7.4 earthquake rocks Port Vila, Vanuatu
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake off the coast of Vanuatu has claimed the lives of at least 14 people in the capital city of Port ...
Should Vanuatu prepare for more aftershocks? Here's what could happen next
On Tuesday afternoon, a powerful earthquake struck 30 kilometres off the west coast of Efate, the main island of Vanuatu. At ...