Buildings damaged and people injured as earthquake hits South Pacific
Tuesday, 17 December 2024 () Buildings have been damaged and there are reports of injuries after a powerful earthquake struck just off the coast of the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu.
A massive 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Vanuatuβs capital, Port Vila, causing widespread destruction. Buildings collapsed, vehicles were crushed, and landslides blocked key roads. Thousands experienced severe shaking, with initial reports confirming at least one casualty. A complex housing...
Videos shared on social media show debris scattered in shops and structural damage to buildings housing diplomatic missions. The quake, centred 30 kilometres west of Port Vila at a depth of 57 kilometres, was followed by a 5.5 aftershock.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published
Tuesday, 17 December 2024 ()
Buildings have been damaged and there are reports of injuries after a powerful earthquake struck just off the coast of the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu.
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