It's unclear when Port Vila's CBD, usually buzzing with holiday activity, will reopen to the public more than two weeks after a deadly magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck.
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Witnesses in Vanuatu recounted the moment a violent magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck the South Pacific island ...
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake rattled buildings on Vanuatu's main island early Sunday but did not appear to have caused major damage, just days after a massive, deadly quake wreaked havoc on the Pacific archipelago.
One week after a devastating earthquake rocked Vanuatu, aid organizations are racing to address the increasing needs of an estimated 80,000 affected residents, many of whom remain displaced and vulnerable.
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) flights have been returning Australian citizens from Vanuatu as part of the ongoing humanitarian mission in Port Vila. A total of 588 Australians have been brought to Brisbane on eight flights, with the final two flights scheduled for Sunday, Nine News reported.
Moments after the magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck Vanuatu's capital at 1pm on Tuesday, the sight of the collapsed building jolted them into action, starting a 28-hour search and rescue effort.
Wellington, New Zealand (AP) — 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 ...
Carnival is donating $60,000 to ProMedical Vanuatu, which has been working to provide critical medical care after the earthquake.
The government of Vanuatu has declared a state of emergency, with curfews in place to maintain public safety and facilitate relief operations.
Vanuatu disaster management officials said 210 injuries had been registered and 1,698 people have been temporarily displaced. Many buildings collapsed following the first earthquake that struck on ...
AUCKLAND: The rescue team sent to Vanuatu over Christmas to aid the nation’s disaster response following a deadly 7.3 magnitude earthquake has returned to New Zealand.
In response to a question regarding China's dispatch of engineering experts to Vanuatu for post-earthquake assessment, Chinese FM spokesperson said China took proactive actions to provide disaster relief assistance to Vanuatu.