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A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu, killing 9 and leaving many trapped under rubble. Rescue teams work tirelessly to find survivors amidst devastation.
Vanuatu Earthquake Claims Lives and Causes Destruction
A 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit Vanuatu, flattening buildings and triggering landslides. At least nine people died, with many trapped under debris. The Pacific island nation declared a state of emergency.
Rescue Operations Continue in Vanuatu
Rescue teams, including medics and volunteers, are digging through rubble using heavy machinery to save survivors. Australia and New Zealand dispatched aid and search teams to assist.
State of Emergency Declared in Vanuatu
The government imposed a 7-day emergency with a night curfew following the earthquake. Aftershocks continue to shake the region, raising fears of further casualties and destruction.