BREAKING: Powerful 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Vanuatu; Buildings Damaged, People Run For Life

BREAKING: Powerful 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Vanuatu; Buildings Damaged, People Run For Life

A massive 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Vanuatu’s 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 embassies, including the US and other Western nations, sustained heavy damage, forcing closures.

Communication networks are down, leaving residents scrambling for help.

Relief teams are on the ground amid fears of more casualties.

The quake triggered brief tsunami warnings, later canceled.

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