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...

Rescuers hunt for survivors in Vanuatu capital, 14 confirmed dead

This screengrab taken from handout video footage posted on the Facebook account of Michael Thompson on December 17, 2024 shows a member of security inspecting a collapsed building in Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila after a powerful earthquake hit the...

Live: Australia assists after Vanuatu quake that flattened buildings

9m agoTue 17 Dec 2024 at 8:30am 'Recurrence time around every 100 years' - Associate professor Fabio Capitanio from the Monash University's School of Earth Atmosphere and Environment has provided his expert take on the earthquake in Vanuatu. "The...

Experts expect significant damage from Vanuatu earthquake

WELLINGTON, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- Seismologists in New Zealand and Australia have expected significant damage from a large earthquake that struck Vanuatu on Tuesday. The 7.3-magnitude shallow earthquake caused strong shaking near the capital Port...

Rescuers search for survivors as Vanuatu earthquake kills 14

At least 14 people have been confirmed dead in Vanuatu after a powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific Island nation’s capital, Port Vila, on Tuesday. The disaster caused widespread destruction, reduced buildings to rubble, triggered...

Major Earthquake Rocks Vanuatu, Cruise Ship Visits in Jeopardy

Port Vila, the capital of the island nation of Vanuatu, was struck by a magnitude 7.3 earthquake during the afternoon of December 17, 2024, causing widespread destruction. The quake, occurring 19 miles from the port at 12:47 p.m. local time, has...

Six die as magnitude 7.4 quake hits Vanuatu

WELLINGTON: 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...

State of ermegency declared in Vanuatu, at least 14 dead reported

An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila on Tuesday, killing at least 14 people and damaging two reservoirs and a hospital. International Federation of Red Cross Pacific head of delegation Katie Greenwood posted on X that...

Rescuers continue search after Vanuatu quake

Rescuers in Vanuatu are continuing to search for people trapped after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Port Vila on Tuesday, killing 14 people, and damaging two reservoirs, foreign embassies and a hospital. At least 200 people are being treated...

Search, rescue missions on after strong earthquake leaves 1 dead in Vanuatu

Baku, December 17, AZERTAC Search and rescue operations continued after 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, Anadolu Agency...

Major earthquake smashes buildings in Vanuatu capital

PORT VILA: A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific nation 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...

Major quake crushes buildings in Vanuatu capital, 14 feared dead

A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific nation of Vanuatu on Tuesday, smashing buildings in the capital Port Vila, including one used by foreign embassies, and leaving at least 14 people reported dead. The 7.3-magnitude quake struck at a depth of 57...

14 dead as quake crushes buildings in Vanuatu capital

A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific nation of Vanuatu on Tuesday, smashing buildings in the capital Port Vila, including one used by foreign embassies, and leaving at least 14 people reported dead. The 7.3-magnitude quake struck at a depth of 57...

Survivors trapped in collapsed building after Vanuatu earthquake

People were still trapped alive in a collapsed building in Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, on Wednesday, a day after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific nation. Fourteen people have been confirmed killed. Four people were found dead...

Earthquake claims 14 lives, Vanuatu appeals for aid

Buildings collapse and landslides after 7.3 magnitude Vanuatu earthquake [Source: VBTC] BTCAn earthquake of magnitude 7.4 that struck Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila, yesterday afternoon has claimed at least 14 lives. The caretaker Prime Minister,...

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake causes widespread damage in Vanuatu

Pacific island nation sees widespread destruction, unconfirmed reports of casualties 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...

Israeli NGO to Aid Quake-Struck Pacific Island Nation Vanuatu

Israel’s humanitarian aid non-governmental organization IsraAID is sending an emergency response team to the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, which was hit by a 7.3-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday. The epicenter of the magnitude 7.3 quake...

Israeli NGO to Aid Quake-Struck Pacific Island Nation Vanuatu

Israel’s humanitarian aid non-governmental organization IsraAID is sending an emergency response team to the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, which was hit by a 7.3-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday. The epicenter of the magnitude 7.3 quake...

Major earthquake crushes buildings in Vanuatu’s capital, bodies reported

A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific nation of Vanuatu yesterday, smashing buildings in the capital, Port Vila, including one used by foreign embassies, with a witness telling of bodies lying in the city. The magnitude 7.3 quake struck at a depth...

Pacific island nation Vanuatu rocked by magnitude 7.3 earthquake

Breadcrumb Trail Links News World It was not immediately clear how much damage was caused Author of the article: Associated Press Charlotte Graham-mclay Published Dec 17, 2024 • 4 minute read The inside of a building damaged is seen in Port Vila,...