Vanuatu hit by another earthquake as hundreds of Australians return home
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Vanuatu hit by another earthquake as hundreds of Australians return home

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Vanuatu was hit by another earthquake, a magnitude 6.1 tremor on Sunday, just hours before the Australian government announced an additional $5m in aid. Royal Australian Air Force flights have been returning Australian citizens from Vanuatu as part of the ongoing humanitarian mission in Port Vila. In this photo released by the Vanuatu Red Cross Society, a Red Cross volunteer inspects a damaged house in Efate, Vanuatu, Thursday, 19 December 2024, following a powerful earthquake that struck just off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean Qantas and Virgin resumed services from Port Vila to Brisbane on Sunday, while Jetstar will begin flights on the same route on Monday.

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India provides $500,000 as aid to quake-hit Pacific Island state Vanuatu
1 week ago

India provides $500,000 as aid to quake-hit Pacific Island state Vanuatu

Hindustan Times  

India on Thursday said it will provide $500,000 as assistance to the Pacific Island state of Vanuatu for rehabilitation and reconstruction following a 7.3-magnitude earthquake last month that killed 14 people and injured hundreds. A security personnel stands next to a collapsed building in Vanuatu's capital Port Vila after a powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific island on December 17. …

Large earthquake hits battered Vanuatu
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Large earthquake hits battered Vanuatu

Hindustan Times  

A magnitude-6.1 earthquake rattled buildings on Vanuatu's main island early Sunday but did not appear to have caused major damage, five days after a more powerful quake wreaked havoc and killed 12 people. Large earthquake hits battered Vanuatu The nation's most populous island, Efate, is still reeling from the deadly 7.3-magnitude temblor on Tuesday, which toppled concrete buildings and set …

What to know about Vanuatu, the Pacific island nation struggling to recover from a massive quake
2 weeks, 6 days ago

What to know about Vanuatu, the Pacific island nation struggling to recover from a massive quake

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A search expanded on Thursday for those killed or trapped alive by an earthquake in the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, as rescue workers arriving from abroad fanned out through the capital, Port Vila, encountering flattened buildings that had not yet been searched. Three days after the violent magnitude 7.3 quake struck just offshore from Vanuatu’s …

International rescuers join search for Vanuatu quake survivors
3 weeks ago

International rescuers join search for Vanuatu quake survivors

Raw Story  

Overseas rescuers joined a hunt for survivors in the rubble of shattered buildings in earthquake-struck Vanuatu on Thursday, with officials saying the toll of nine dead is set to rise. Rescuers were focused on searching for people in two collapsed buildings in Port Vila, said Glen Craig of the Vanuatu Business Resilience Council. "My good friend that was killed in …

Vanuatu earthquake leaves 14 dead as prime minister declares state of emergency
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Vanuatu earthquake leaves 14 dead as prime minister declares state of emergency

The Independent  

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Rescuers dig for survivors of deadly Vanuatu earthquake
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rescuers dig for survivors of deadly Vanuatu earthquake

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Vanuatu’s capital was without water on Wednesday, a day after reservoirs were destroyed by a violent magnitude 7.3 earthquake that wrought havoc on the South Pacific island nation, with the number of people killed and injured expected to rise. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit …

Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake that killed 14 people and injured more than 200
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake that killed 14 people and injured more than 200

The Independent  

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14 confirmed dead in Vanuatu earthquake
Top News
3 weeks, 1 day ago

14 confirmed dead in Vanuatu earthquake

Deccan Chronicle  

A powerful earthquake that struck Vanuatu has killed 14 people, the Pacific nation's government said in a disaster update obtained by AFP on Wednesday.The confirmed deaths included four in the capital Port Vila's hospital, six in a landslide, and four in a collapsed building where the toll was expected to rise further, it said.More than 200 people have been treated …

Vanuatu earthquake VIDEO: CCTV captures shocking moment when person and dog thrown by 7.3 magnitude quake
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Vanuatu earthquake VIDEO: CCTV captures shocking moment when person and dog thrown by 7.3 magnitude quake

India TV News  

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake that struck off Vanuatu killed at least 14 people, injured hundreds more and caused widespread damage across the South Pacific island nation, officials said early on Wednesday. VIDEO: Dramatic moment quake hits car garage in Vanuatu CCTV showed the moment a powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck just off the coast of Vanuatu on Tuesday. Eyewitness video …

Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescuers search for survivors
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescuers search for survivors

Al Jazeera  

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says one-third of the population affected by 7.3-magnitude quake. Dan McGarry, a Canadian-born journalist who has lived in Vanuatu for more than 20 years, said it was a “reasonable expectation” that the death toll would rise further. “We know from early reports that quite significant damage has occurred there, and on the …

14 killed in Vanuatu after 7.4 magnitude earthquake, rescue on for survivors
3 weeks, 1 day ago

14 killed in Vanuatu after 7.4 magnitude earthquake, rescue on for survivors

India Today  

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 including two Chinese nationals and damaging commercial buildings, embassies and a hospital. Of the 14 confirmed deaths, six people had died in landslides, four in the collapsed Billabong building and four at …

Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake with no water and unclear death toll
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake with no water and unclear death toll

LA Times  

Vanuatu’s capital was without water on Wednesday, a day after reservoirs were destroyed by a violent magnitude 7.3 earthquake that wrought havoc on the South Pacific island nation, with the number of people killed and injured expected to rise. The government’s disaster management office said early Wednesday that 14 deaths were confirmed, but hours later said nine had been verified …

Major quake crushes buildings in Vanuatu capital, bodies seen
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Major quake crushes buildings in Vanuatu capital, bodies seen

Raw Story  

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 ground floor of a four-story concrete block in Port Vila -- used by US, French, British, Australian and New Zealand diplomatic missions -- was …

One person dead after massive 7.3-magnitude Vanuatu earthquake triggers tsunami warnings
3 weeks, 2 days ago

One person dead after massive 7.3-magnitude Vanuatu earthquake triggers tsunami warnings

The Independent  

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Vanuatu earthquake: US, French embassies crushed; bodies seen in capital Port Vila, say reports
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Vanuatu earthquake: US, French embassies crushed; bodies seen in capital Port Vila, say reports

Firstpost  

The 7.3-magnitude quake struck at a depth of 57 kilometres, some 30 kilometres off the coast of Efate, Vanuatu’s main island, at 12:47 pm, according to the US Geological Survey This screengrab taken from handout video footage posted on the Facebook account of Michael Thompson on December 17, 2024 shows people inspecting a damaged car trapped underneath a collapsed building …

Massive earthquake of Magnitude 7.3 hits Vanuatu, deaths feared
Top News
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Massive earthquake of Magnitude 7.3 hits Vanuatu, deaths feared

Hindustan Times  

A massive earthquake of magnitude of 7.3 struck the coast of Vanuatu, an island country in the South Pacific Ocean, leaving several buildings damaged along with witnesses claiming to have seen ‘bodies’ lying on streets. The quake also collapsed at least two bridges, said Thompson, who runs a zipline business in Vanuatu, and the ground floor of a concrete building …

Magnitude 7.3 quake hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Magnitude 7.3 quake hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu

Deccan Chronicle  

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Tuesday just off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean, the USGS said.The quake occurred at a depth of 57 kilometers and was centered 30 kilometers west of Port Vila, the largest city in the island nation. The jolt was followed by a magnitude 5.5 aftershock near the same location.It was not immediately …

Earthquake today: Magnitude 7.3 tremors hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu
Trending News
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Earthquake today: Magnitude 7.3 tremors hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu

Live Mint  

According to the USGS, a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck just off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean on Tuesday. A video posted on social media appeared to show a building that houses some diplomatic missions to Vanuatu — including those of Britain, France and New Zealand — with some damage to their structure, including buckled windows and …

7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu
3 weeks, 2 days ago

7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A magnitude 7.3 earthquake that struck off Vanuatu killed at least 14 people, injured hundreds more and caused widespread damage across the South Pacific island nation, officials said early Wednesday. This image made from a video shows a landslide near an international shipping terminal in Port Vila, Vanuatu following a powerful earthquake Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. …

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off the coast of Vanuatu sparking tsunami warning
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off the coast of Vanuatu sparking tsunami warning

Daily Mail  

A mammoth 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Vanuatu sparking an urgent tsunami warning. The series of earthquakes caused significant damage to the U.S Embassy to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. Hazardous tsunami waves between 0.3 and one metre are forecast for the coasts of Fiji, Kermadec Islands, Kiribati, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon …

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes near Vanuatu capital
Top News
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes near Vanuatu capital

Al Jazeera  

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit near Port Vila, Vanuatu, causing widespread damage and multiple casualties. Footage posted on social media showed buckled windows and collapsed concrete pillars on a building hosting foreign embassies in Port Vila, including those of the US, France, New Zealand and the UK, Reuters news agency reported. “There are people in the buildings in town,” Port …

Fears death toll could rise from Vanuatu's magnitude-7.3 earthquake near Port Vila
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Fears death toll could rise from Vanuatu's magnitude-7.3 earthquake near Port Vila

ABC  

There are grave fears the number of people killed and injured by a magnitude-7.3 earthquake that struck near Vanuatu's capital city of Port Vila could rise significantly. He said there were also "extensive landslides" on the road joining the Port Vila wharf to the city, and there were early reports that the runway at the city's airport had been damaged. …

Why earthquakes are more common in places such as Vanuatu
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Why earthquakes are more common in places such as Vanuatu

ABC  

A major earthquake has struck Vanuatu, causing major damage across its capital city. At 12:47pm AEDT, a magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck near Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila. Fabio Capitanio, an associate professor at Monash University's School of Earth Atmosphere and Environment, said the magnitude of Tuesday's earthquake was "comparable to the explosion of Mt St Helens in 1980". "Tectonic plates probably developed …

Powerful quake strikes Vanuatu, reportedly killing 14; US embassy suffers ‘significant damage’
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Powerful quake strikes Vanuatu, reportedly killing 14; US embassy suffers ‘significant damage’

CNN  

CNN — A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, sparking a network outage, crushing vehicles and damaging multiple buildings, with reports of 14 people killed. While the US Embassy sustained significant damage, all personnel were able to safely evacuate the building,” the US embassy in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, said in an update on X. New Zealand’s foreign …

Air Vanuatu's collapse raises questions about future of Pacific airlines
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Air Vanuatu's collapse raises questions about future of Pacific airlines

ABC  

For Vanuatu resort owner Joel Slattery, the collapse of the nation's airline this month seemed inevitable. Justin Wastnage, an aviation expert at the Griffith Institute for Tourism, said this appeared to seal Air Vanuatu's collapse. Dr Tolkach said New Caledonia's airline, Air Calin, might be a better example for a future version of Air Vanuatu to follow. Aussie teens stranded …

Tsunami warning lifted for coasts of Vanuatu and New Caledonia after magnitude-7.1 earthquake rocks the Pacific
1 year, 1 month ago

Tsunami warning lifted for coasts of Vanuatu and New Caledonia after magnitude-7.1 earthquake rocks the Pacific

ABC  

A magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of the Pacific island nation Vanuatu late on Thursday, but a tsunami threat has passed and there have been no immediate reports of damage. Key points: Residents say it was a scary night waiting for the all clear on tsunami warnings There were initial threats of hazardous tsunami waves along the coasts of …

State of emergency declared as two cyclones hit Vanuatu in 24 hrs
1 year, 10 months ago

State of emergency declared as two cyclones hit Vanuatu in 24 hrs

Al Jazeera  

Hundreds of thousands of people are estimated to be affected after two Category 4 cyclones hit Vanuatu in 24 hours. A state of emergency has been declared in Vanuatu as Category 4 Cyclone Kevin brought gale-force winds and torrential rain to the Pacific nation battling its second large cyclone in a week and was also rattled by two earthquakes. Destructive …

Vanuatu braces for second major cyclone in two days, as northern province hit by earthquake
1 year, 10 months ago

Vanuatu braces for second major cyclone in two days, as northern province hit by earthquake

ABC  

Vanuatu's capital is bracing for its second major tropical cyclone in two days, after one part of the country was hit with a magnitude-6.5 earthquake on Friday morning. Key points: Cyclone Kevin is passing through Vanuatu just days after Cyclone Judy caused widespread damage across the country Vanuatu's north was hit by magnitude-6.5 earthquake, but no major damage has been …

One of the last nations closed to international tourists reopens next month after two-year closure
2 years, 6 months ago

One of the last nations closed to international tourists reopens next month after two-year closure

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. From 1 July, the island’s own Air Vanuatu - which has two aircraft - will operate five weekly departures from …

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