14 dead and 80,000 affected as Vanuatu cruise calls are cancelled after earthquake

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday. The Red Cross estimates 80,000 are affected including 40,000 children. The port area has been seriously damaged and cruise calls are cancelled. The Red Cross is estimating 14 died in the...

NZ team to search for Vanuatu quake survivors

Rescuers in Vanuatu are continuing to search for people trapped after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Port Vila on Tuesday, killing at least 14 people, and damaging two reservoirs, foreign embassies and a hospital. At least 200 people are being...

Quake rocks Pacific island Vanuatu, reportedly killing at least 6 people

Wellington, New Zealand — A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck just off the coast of Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction in the South Pacific island nation and reportedly killing at least six people. Casualties were arriving...

Fijians in Vanuatu share updates but connectivity challenges continue

As getting in touch with family in Vanuatu is still difficult following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake yesterday, Fijians in Port Vila have been able to get some information out through social media. Maseikula Niumataiwalu who lives in Port Vila, in...

Powerful 7.3 magnitude quake strikes Vanuatu – serious damage in Vila

RNZ Pacific A large 7.3 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila , shortly after 3pm NZT today. The US Geological Survey says the quake was recorded at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles). Locals have been sharing...

At least 14 dead, hundreds injured after magnitude 7.3 quake in Vanuatu leaves some trapped in rubble

Open this photo in gallery:A damaged building in Port Vila, Vanuatu, is pictured on Dec. 17, after a powerful earthquake..Tim Cutler/The Associated Press At least 14 people are dead and hundreds more are injured after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake...

Why earthquakes are more common in places such as Vanuatu

By Elissa Steedman for the ABC The magnitude-7.3 quake hit 30 kilometres west of Port Vila at a depth of 57 kilometres. Photo: EARTHQUAKES USGS. GOV A major earthquake has struck Vanuatu, causing major damage across its capital city. While seismic...

Major damage, deaths feared as magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits Port Vila, Vanuatu

A major casualty event is feared in Port Vila after a powerful earthquake rocked Vanuatu’s capital, damaging buildings including a diplomatic hub. A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck just off the east coast of Vanuatu’s major island of Efate at...

Major quake crushes buildings in Vanuatu

powerful earthquake hit the Pacific island of Vanuatu on Tuesday, smashing buildings in the capital Port Vila including one used by foreign embassies, with a witness telling AFP of bodies lying in the city. The 7.3-magnitude quake struck at a...

Ring of Fire means earthquakes a common occurrence in Vanuatu

A major earthquake has struck Vanuatu, causing major damage across its capital city. While seismic activity is relatively frequent in the region, Tuesday's earthquake is considered to be one of the strongest in recent years. Here's what you need...

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck just off the coast of Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction in the South Pacific island nation as the injured began arriving at a hospital and unconfirmed...

At least 14 killed, over 200 injured after Vanuatu earthquake

Rescuers in Vanuatu searched on Wednesday for people trapped under rubble a day after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific nation's capital Port Vila, killing 14 people and damaging commercial buildings, embassies and a hospital. More...

At least one dead after magnitude-7.3 earthquake strikes Vanuatu — as it happened

2h agoTue 17 Dec 2024 at 8:46am You can contact the following numbers for consular assistance At this stage it is unclear if any Australians have been injured in the earthquake in Vanuatu. Australians in Vanuatu who require consular assistance can...

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake devastates Pacific island nation of Vanuatu

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck just off the coast of Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction in the South Pacific island nation as the injured began arriving at a hospital and unconfirmed...

Earthquake of magnitude 7.3 strikes Vanuatu Islands

Port-Vila [Vanuatu Islands]: A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.3 jolted Vanuatu Islands in the early hours of Tuesday, the National Centre of Seismology (NCS) reported. To advertise here, Contact Us The earthquake occurred at 7:17 AM Indian...

World News | Earthquake of Magnitude 7.3 Jolts Vanuatu Islands

Port-Vila [Vanuatu Islands], December 17 (ANI): A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.3 jolted Vanuatu Islands in the early hours of Tuesday, the National Centre of Seismology (NCS) reported. The earthquake occurred at 7:17 AM Indian Standard Time...

‘We definitely need help’: Australian’s rescue plea as magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits Vanuatu

“We are closely monitoring the situation and stand ready to provide further assistance to the people of Vanuatu as the extent of damage becomes clear. “Australia and Vanuatu share a deep and enduring partnership. We are family and we will always...

China conveys condolences after earthquake in Vanuatu

Lin Jian, spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that Beijing is closely following the situation and extended its sincere condolences to the government and people of Vanuatu. He also expressed the wish that they overcome the hardship...

Rescuers hunt for survivors in Vanuatu capital after 7.3 earthquake, at least 14 confirmed dead

Rescue workers are seen at the site of a collapsed building after a powerful earthquake struck Port Vila, the capital city of Vanuatu, on December 17, 2024. STR / AFP Rescue teams dug for survivors trapped beneath crumpled buildings in Vanuatu on...

1 dead, communications down as strong earthquake hits Vanuatu

A strong earthquake of 7.3 magnitude in the southern Pacific nation of Vanuatu killed at least one person and damaged buildings and other infrastructure. Four earthquakes were reported in the island nation within a span of three hours, according...