Vanuatu Earthquake Archives

Vanuatu Earthquake: Death Count Rises To 14 As Rescuers Continue Search

Sydney: At least 14 people have been killed and hundreds more injured after a major earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday. The Red Cross reported the updated death count early Wednesday local time, citing government sources. Local media previously reported a death toll of seven. The 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu’s capital city of Port Vila on…

7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Vanuatu, US Embassy Shut Due To Damage

DainikNews Live Admin2 years ago05 mins

A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific island of Vanuatu on Tuesday, smashing buildings in the capital Port Vila including one housing the US and other embassies, with a witness telling AFP of bodies seen in the city. The 7.3-magnitude quake struck at a depth of 57 kilometres (35 miles), some 30 kilometres off the coast…